Att. Gen. v Freitas [2009] JLR_Note 45 (08 September 2009)
The court held that televised evidence from witnesses may be admitted if it does not prejudice the fairness of the proceedings.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Freitas
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 08 September 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Interlocutory
- Outcome
- application granted
- Legal Topics
- Televised Evidence, Witness Testimony
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Freitas
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether televised evidence from witnesses is admissible
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that televised evidence from witnesses may be admitted if it does not prejudice the fairness of the proceedings.
Court Disposition
application granted
Orders
- Televised evidence from witnesses is permitted
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