Att. Gen. v A [2012] 2 JLR_Note 1 (06 February 2012)
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- Jurisdiction
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- Posture
- Criminal / Interlocutory Application
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Holding and result
The court held that the use of screens may be allowed where necessary to protect witnesses, provided it does not prejudice the fairness of the trial.
Court disposition
application granted
Orders
- Permission granted for the use of screens for witnesses
02
Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantA
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory Application
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the use of screens for witnesses is permissible
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant seeks permission for witnesses to give evidence behind screens for their protection.
- Respondent
- The respondent opposes the use of screens, arguing it may prejudice the defence.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
common law
The court has discretion to permit the use of screens for witness protection if justice requires.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court held that the use of screens may be allowed where necessary to protect witnesses, provided it does not prejudice the fairness of the trial.
Court disposition
application granted
- Permission granted for the use of screens for witnesses
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