AG v Correia [2024] JRC 196 (16 September 2024)

AG v Correia [2024] JRC 196 (16 September 2024)

Screens are permitted to ensure the quality of evidence is not compromised, overriding previous refusal based on insufficient statements.

Citation
[2024] JRC 196
Parties
Complainant: Complainant; Defendant: Defendant; Advocate: Advocate Jones
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Application for Special Measures / Interlocutory
Outcome
application for screens granted
Legal Topics
Special Measures, Witness Protection, Screens in Court

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Parties

Complainant

Complainant

Defendant

Defendant

Advocate Jones

Advocate

Procedural Posture

Application for Special Measures / Interlocutory

  1. 1 Whether screens should be allowed for witnesses to protect the quality of their evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Screens are permitted to ensure the quality of evidence is not compromised, overriding previous refusal based on insufficient statements.

Court Disposition

application for screens granted

Orders

  • Screens to be erected to shield the defendant from the complainant and other witness.