There has been some confusion about the need for identity parades to be held where requested by the defendant. Where the witness had properly identified the defendant such a parade need not be held. The decision in R v Popat was to be preferred to that in R v Forbes.
Citations:
Times 13-Oct-1999
Statutes:
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Evidence
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.85468