Read the full judgment text of on BabelCite. was delivered on 29 June 2010.
1. Is it appropriate for a trial court to launch an inquiry into whether or not an accused person had made an out-of-court statement helpful to him? That is what the Magistrate did, the applicant complained against and the appeal judge held was appropriate. Whether or not such a course is appropriate is now a question of law which ought to be resolved by the Court of Final Appeal.