The defendant appealed against his conviction. He said that a witness could not be found and therefore did not attend the trial, but her statement had nevertheless been admitted as hearsay evidence. Held: The right of a defendant to confront a witness is fundamental to a fair trial. If he is to forego that right, … Continue reading DT, Regina v (Absent witness: Evidence): CACD 4 Jun 2009

The defendant appealed his conviction after the court had allowed a prosecution witness’ statement to be read. The witness did not attend, only being notified in the last few working days before the hearing.
Held: Though the defendant’s appeal . .

The defendant appealed the decision of the court in a hearing under the 1964 Act that he had been involved in the offence at issue. He said the court had been wrong to admit hearsay evidence. Held: The prosecution had had to present evidence under section 116(2)(d) of the 2003 Act, by way of a … Continue reading Regina v Chal: CACD 5 Oct 2007