Broadbent v Att. Gen. [1967] JJ 803 (10 November 1967)
A trial judge must direct the jury that if they are satisfied the alibi is true, or if they have a reasonable doubt as to its truth, they must acquit the accused.
- Citation
- [1967] JJ 803
- Parties
- Applicant: Broadbent; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 10 November 1967
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment on proper jury direction
- Legal Topics
- Burden of Proof, Jury Directions, Alibi
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Parties
Broadbent
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge properly directed the jury on the burden of proof regarding an alibi
Ratio Decidendi
A trial judge must direct the jury that if they are satisfied the alibi is true, or if they have a reasonable doubt as to its truth, they must acquit the accused.
Court Disposition
judgment on proper jury direction
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