Smith (R.P.) v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 8c (23 September 1986)

Smith (R.P.) v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 8c (23 September 1986)

The court emphasized the necessity for caution in cases involving visual identification, recognizing the inherent risks of error and the need for careful judicial scrutiny.

Parties
Applicant: R. P. Smith; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 September 1986
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
judgment delivered; need for caution in visual identification evidence reaffirmed
Legal Topics
Visual Identification, Evidence, Caution in Identification
Criminal Law Visual Identification Evidence Caution in Identification

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Parties

R. P. Smith

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the proper approach to visual identification evidence in criminal cases?

Ratio Decidendi

The court emphasized the necessity for caution in cases involving visual identification, recognizing the inherent risks of error and the need for careful judicial scrutiny.

Court Disposition

judgment delivered; need for caution in visual identification evidence reaffirmed