21 Mar 2024
SIM CHOO THIAM
- Citation
- WA-44-94-10/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- WA-44-94-10/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
The High Court found that the accused had exculpatory statements in MACC custody and that section 51A(1)(c) CPC obliged the prosecution to deliver a written statement of facts favourable to the defence prior to trial; the public interest exception did not apply to the requested material (including timing of a third-party statement), the sessions court erred in refusing disclosure without reasons, and revision was warranted. The sessions court order of refusal was set aside and replaced with an order directing disclosure within 14 days, limited to exculpatory contents supporting or negating in…