Att. Gen. v A [2012] 2 JLR_Note 1 (06 February 2012)
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.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: A
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 06 February 2012
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Interlocutory Application
- Outcome
- application granted
- Legal Topics
- Use of Screens, Witness Protection
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
A
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the use of screens for witnesses is permissible
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
Orders
- Permission granted for the use of screens for witnesses
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