Where there had been a long delay since sexual abuse offences, the judge should follow the guidance to be given by the Judicial Studies Board when deciding to what extent within the facts of the case it was appropriate to warn the jury on the dangers arising from such delay. Each case must be looked at in its own light, and too prescriptive an approach should be avoided.
Citations:
Gazette 14-Jul-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.85408