Where it became clear during a trial that a witness’ identification of the defendant was based rather on voice than visual memory, counsel for prosecution and defence should have been given opportunity to consider this and make representation, with the trial being stopped if necessary. Research suggests that identification from voice is less reliable even than visual identification.
Citations:
Times 14-Sep-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Evidence
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.85463
