The defendants were accused of obtaining money by deception of an 80 year old lady. She was unable to give evidence on medical grounds.
Held: Though the judge had not referred to the 1988 Act, he had exercised his discretion properly. Asking the appropriate questions before admitting her statement and giving appropriate warnings to the jury.
Citations:
[1992] Crim L R 189
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Lobban, Regina v CACD 7-May-2004
The defendant appealed his conviction. A witness statement had been read, but he had wanted to cross examine her. The court was satisfied that her refusal to give evidence in person was through fear.
Held: In making the decision, the judge had . .
Cited – Lobban, Regina v CACD 7-May-2004
The defendant appealed his conviction. A witness statement had been read, but he had wanted to cross examine her. The court was satisfied that her refusal to give evidence in person was through fear.
Held: In making the decision, the judge had . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Criminal Practice
Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.199812
