Where non-conviction evidence is being relied on to establish propensity and the evidence is disputed, the jury must be directed not to rely on it unless they are sure of its truth.
Citations:
[2009] EWCA Crim 1076, [2009] Crim LR 822
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Mitchell, Regina v SC 19-Oct-2016
Appeal against conviction for murder. Evidence was agreed with her representatives as to previous acts using knives, but was presented despite withdrawal by her of her consent. The prosecution now appealed against the quashing of the conviction.
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Criminal Evidence
Updated: 17 June 2022; Ref: scu.346838
