Myles v Att. Gen. [2005] JLR_Note 19 (19 May 2005)
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- Posture
- Evidence Application / Interlocutory
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Holding and result
The court held that the use of screens for witnesses is permissible under certain circumstances to protect their identity or safety.
Court disposition
application dismissed
02
Material facts
Parties
Myles
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Evidence Application / Interlocutory
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the use of screens for witnesses is permissible
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant challenges the use of screens for witnesses.
- Respondent
- Respondent supports the use of screens to protect witnesses.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
common law
Courts may permit the use of screens to protect witnesses if justice requires.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court held that the use of screens for witnesses is permissible under certain circumstances to protect their identity or safety.
Court disposition
application dismissed
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