Cooper, R v
The conviction for perjury was quashed because the evidence of falsity relied solely on Mr. Thomas and business records he personally prepared, failing the statutory requirement for independent corroboration under section 13 of the Perjury Act 1911.
- Parties
- Prosecutor: R; Appellant: John Cooper
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 May 2010
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- conviction quashed
- Legal Topics
- Perjury, Corroboration, Evidence
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Parties
R
Prosecutor
John Cooper
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for perjury contravened section 13 of the Perjury Act 1911 by relying solely on evidence from a single witness.
- 2 Whether business records prepared by the witness can constitute independent corroboration under section 13.
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction for perjury was quashed because the evidence of falsity relied solely on Mr. Thomas and business records he personally prepared, failing the statutory requirement for independent corroboration under section 13 of the Perjury Act 1911.
Court Disposition
conviction quashed
Orders
- Conviction for perjury quashed.
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