In cases of allegations of sexual abuse prosecuted after many years, the effect of the delay in prejudicing the defendant was something which varied very much from case to case, and although the trial judge should consider a direction very carefully, its precise form remained a matter within his discretion.
Citations:
Times 09-Jul-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 19 September 2022; Ref: scu.85407