Att. Gen. v Myles [2005] JLR_Note 5 (24 January 2005)
The court held that the use of screens for witnesses may be allowed where necessary to protect them, provided it does not prejudice the accused's right to a fair trial.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Myles
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 24 January 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Interlocutory
- Outcome
- application granted
- Legal Topics
- Use of Screens, Witness Protection
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Myles
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the use of screens for witnesses is permissible
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the use of screens for witnesses may be allowed where necessary to protect them, provided it does not prejudice the accused's right to a fair trial.
Court Disposition
application granted
Orders
- Permission granted for use of screens for witnesses
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