Regina v Birks: 1990

The court looked at Counsel’s failure to represent defendant properly.

Citations:

(1990) 19 NSWLR 677

Jurisdiction:

Australia

Cited by:

CitedAnderson v HM Advocate HCJ 1996
The court considered the effect on a conviction of a failure by defence counsel. After considering the authorities: ‘It can only be said to have resulted in a miscarriage of justice if it has deprived the accused of his right to a fair trial. That . .
CitedBally Sheng Balson v The State PC 2-Feb-2005
PC (Dominica) The appellant had been convicted of the murder of his partner and appealed the conviction.
Held: The case did not fall within the case of Anderson, and counsel’s failure was not such as to . .
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Criminal Practice

Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.226132