Att. Gen. v Bardwell [1996] JLR_Note 11a (11 March 1996)
An accused who makes an imputation on the character of a prosecution witness may be cross-examined as to his own character.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Attorney General; Accused: Bardwell
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 11 March 1996
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- principle affirmed
- Legal Topics
- Character Evidence, Cross Examination
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Parties
Attorney General
Prosecution
Bardwell
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether cross-examination as to the character of the accused is permissible when there is an imputation on a prosecution witness
Ratio Decidendi
An accused who makes an imputation on the character of a prosecution witness may be cross-examined as to his own character.
Court Disposition
principle affirmed
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