Where defendant sought to rely upon a defence of duress, evidence of subsequent acts of violence may be admissible in support of that contention provided a sufficient connection could be made. Here, the defendant wanted to adduce evidence that those under whose direction he claimed to have acted had stabbed him causing serious injury some twelve weeks later. That evidence was relevant, and should have been admitted.
Judges:
Lord Justice Waller, Mr Justice Curtis and Mr Justice Davis
Citations:
Times 12-Dec-2001
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Evidence
Updated: 29 August 2022; Ref: scu.167114