(St Christopher and Nevis) On a trial for murder, the defendant had made an unsworn statement from the dock. The direction from the judge as to its value was challenged on appeal. Though there was some confusion, on balance it was acceptable. As to provocation, the common law still applied in St Kitts, and the board was asked to develop the common law so as to bring it into line with the English statutory equivalent.
Held: The board has no such power. The judge had further been correct in directing the jury as to the issue of self defence. Appeal dismissed.
Judges:
Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Hoffmann, Lord Clyde, Lord Scott of Foscote, Lord Hoffmann
Citations:
[2001] UKPC 40
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Jurisdiction:
Commonwealth
Citing:
Cited – Director of Public Prosecutions v Walker PC 1974
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Evidence, Commonwealth
Updated: 10 June 2022; Ref: scu.166564