The court was asked ‘Can there be a fair trial of corporate defendant X for conspiracy where its guilt depends on the guilt of individual Y – its directing mind and will (‘DMW’) – in circumstances where Y is neither indicted as a co-conspirator nor otherwise available to give evidence at the trial? ‘
Citations:
[2019] EWCA Crim 1318
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 17 July 2022; Ref: scu.640043