In each case a witness had been unable to attend court being ill. The defendants claimed the right to cross examine the doctors as to the witness’ condition.
Held: The defendant should be allowed to challenge a certificate that a material witness was unable to attend court. His absence would deprive him of the opportunity to cross examine that witness.
Judges:
Mantell LJ, Royce, Cox JJ
Citations:
Times 15-May-2003
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Wood and Maguire CACD 30-Apr-1998
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Cited by:
Cited – Lobban, Regina v CACD 7-May-2004
The defendant appealed his conviction. A witness statement had been read, but he had wanted to cross examine her. The court was satisfied that her refusal to give evidence in person was through fear.
Held: In making the decision, the judge had . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Criminal Practice
Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.182403
