Read the full judgment text of CACC 000214/1994 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 26 April 1995 before Power V.-P., Keith J., Seagroatt J..
Criminal law – trafficking in dangerous drugs – judicial direction to jury on police credibility – improper comment suggesting police less likely to lie – prejudice to defence – conviction quashed – retrial ordered – no bail granted
Legal issues: Improper judicial comment on police credibility
Outcome: Appeal allowed. Conviction quashed. Retrial ordered.