The defendant appealed his conviction for rape. In managing the time taken the judge had eventually limited a prolonged cross examination of the complainant.
Held: Judge’s had a clear duty to manage the time taken in a trial. The judge had been very patient, and after the time limit had been imposed, counsel had failed to make the best use of the time remaining to him. The appeal failed.
Judges:
Dyson LJ, Dobbs J, Findlay Burke QC
Citations:
Times 02-May-2005
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v McFadden CACD 1975
Unfair limitation of cross examination of witness by judge. . .
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Crime
Updated: 07 May 2022; Ref: scu.226019