Law Of Evidence
By: Ro John
CONCEPT 22: THE PRE-TRIAL SILENCE OF AN ACCUSED WHEN INFORMED OF
AN ACCUSATION AGAINST HIM IS NOT EVIDENCE OF GUILT,
SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES,
CONCEPT 1: EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY IN TRIAL BECAUSE FACTS ARE PUT IN
ISSUE,
CONCEPT 2: THE PROCESS OF DISCLOSURE IN CRIMINAL CASES IS GOVERNED
BY COMMON LAW. THE PROSECUTION HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE
BASED ON FAIRNESS
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