The defendant appealed his conviction for murder. A witness against him had concealed his true identity and large number of convictions for dishonesty.
Held: It is not the case that if an important witness’s convictions are not disclosed, the conviction must inevitably be quashed. Here the discounted evidence was relevant but not central. Appeal dismissed.
Judges:
Lord Justice Longmore Mr Justice Mitting Mr Justice Beatson
Citations:
[2003] EWCA Crim 1500
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 16 September 2022; Ref: scu.185465