[2006] EWCA Crim 1305

Although the Criminal Justice Act 2003 s.101 and s.103 had not been in effect at the defendant's original trial, the fact that it was in effect at his re-trial meant that the court was obliged to apply the Act and consider admitting evidence of his previous convictions.

CA (Crim Div) (Lord Phillips LCJ, Henriques J, Gross J)

08/05/2006