11 Sept 2002
The magistrate's assessment of witness credibility and acceptance of prosecution evidence was entitled to deference; the factual findings supported the conviction and there was no basis on appeal to overturn them.
26 Mar 1996
The Court held that the applicant's admissions to the police were sufficient to sustain the convictions; the prosecution was not obliged to name or call the victims when relying on those admissions; greater particularity of date was unnecessary and immaterial in the circumstances; and the acquittal of a co-accused does not automatically require an acquittal of the other where the evidence differs. Therefore leave to appeal against conviction was dismissed.
14 Dec 1995
The trial judge properly exercised his discretion to admit the records of interview after considering voluntariness, properly treated and weighed both inculpatory and exculpatory parts of the mixed statements in accordance with authority, and the totality of the admissible evidence including admissions and agreed factual material supported the convictions for unlawful wounding and affray; there was no material misdirection and leave to appeal is refused.