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Malaysia Case Law

Child witness competence
  • 2 Oct 2025

    JENKINS RICHARD MAXWELL

    Citation
    BC-62JSK-115-08/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    BC-62JSK-115-08/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    The prosecution proved all essential elements of the offences beyond reasonable doubt by credible and consistent child testimony corroborated by medical evidence and exhibits; the amended charges were properly made without causing prejudice; procedural objections (preliminary inquiry, deposition requirement, absence of interpreter) did not cause miscarriage of justice; the accused's denial and late defenses (coaching, threats, erectile dysfunction) were uncorroborated and thus insufficient to create reasonable doubt, warranting conviction.