Regina v Goddard: 1896

The court admitted a statement made by a prisoner in custody to a constable who had cross-examined him.

Judges:

Cave, J

Citations:

(1896) 60 JP 491

Citing:

CompareRegina v Male 1893
The court rejected a statement made by a prisoner in custody to a constable who had cross-examined him, saying merely that the police have no right to manufacture evidence. . .

Cited by:

CitedIbrahim v The King PC 6-Mar-1914
(Hong Kong) The defendant was an Afghan subject with the British Army in Hong Kong. He was accused of murder. Having accepted the protection of the British Armed forces, he became subject to their laws. In custody, he was asked about the offence by . .
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Criminal Practice, Evidence

Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.184194