Alibi / Consent

Question 1

Alibi

Section 22 CA61

Answer 1

1) If the defendant intends to adduce evidence in support of an alibi, the defendant must give written notice to thee prosecutor of the particulars of the alibi
2) The notice given must be 10 working days after the defendant is given notice

Question 2

Written notice

Answer 2

Defendant must provide the prosecutor with the particulars of any alibi witness they intend to use in court. Must be given 10 working days after the defendant has given notice.

Question 3

Expert evidence

Answer 3

Defendant must provided;
Any Brief of evidence
Summary of the evidence to be given
Information to be disclosed at least 10 working days before the date fixed for the trail

Question 4

Consent

Answer 4

Must be understood and given voluntarily

Question 5

R v Cox

Answer 5

Consent must be full voluntary free and informed and given by a person in a position to form a rational judgment