Regina v Beresford: CACD 1971

When asked whether the appellate courts in England and Wales should entertain additional evidence under the section, which required the court to be satisfied that there was a reasonable explanation for the failure to adduce it: ‘The court has in general to be satisfied that the evidence could not with reasonable diligence have been obtained for use at the trial.’

Judges:

Sachs LJ

Citations:

(1971) 56 Cr App R 143

Statutes:

Criminal Appeal Act 1968 23((2)(b)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedRamawat Dosoruth v The State of Mauritius The Director of Public Prosecutions PC 21-Oct-2004
PC (Mauritius) The defendant challenged his conviction for having taken a bribe saying there had been an injustice, and seeking protection directly under the constitution. The evidence against him was that a . .
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Criminal Practice

Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.220505