The defendants were charged with fraudulent trading. Two defendants sought to exclude the statement of another which had been obtained under compulsion. There was a conflict of interest between the defendants. A question arose as to the power of co-defendants to cross examine co-accused on such statements. The amendment to the Act created after Saunders applied, and evidence of its contents was not admissible unless he raised an issue which it covered. However although a question of law arose, the court had no jurisdiction to hear the appeal against the judge’s order.
Lord Justice Kennedy, Mr Justice Hughes, And, Mr Justice Keith
[2001] EWCA Crim 2717
Bailii
Criminal Justice Act 1987 2(8AA), Companies Act 1985 458 389A(2)
England and Wales
Updated: 14 October 2021; Ref: scu.166949