Statements in an out of court witness statement were only put to the witness in cross-examination and the court was now asked whether the prosecution was entitled to re-examine on parts of the document not put to the witness in cross-examination. Held: ‘ In our judgment the Recorder did err in concluding that the situation … Continue reading Pashmfouroush and Another, Regina v: CACD 1 Sep 2006
The defendant appealed against his conviction for a serious assault. He argued that the prosecution should not have been allowed to introduce parts of a witness’ statement where the witness could not remember the underlying events directly. Held: The appeal failed. Aikens LJ said ‘in order to work out the precise scope of section 120(5) … Continue reading Chinn, Regina v: CACD 15 Mar 2012
Whether statements made by complainant to several witnesses admissible at trial of historic sex offences. Judges: Singh LJ, Whipple, Fraser JJ Citations: [2020] EWCA Crim 1363, [2020] WLR(D) 595 Links: Bailii, WLRD Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 2003 120(2) 120(4)(b) 120(7) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Evidence Updated: 01 October 2022; Ref: scu.655480
