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R V PARKIN : R V IRWIN (2004)

PUBLISHED November 11, 2004
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[2004] EWCA Crim 2975

In the circumstances evidence of distress was admissible to explain an inconsistent statement made by a victim of rape. The exercise of discretion not to warn the jury of the need for caution when considering the victim's evidence was not Wednesbury unreasonable.

CA (Crim Div) (Maurice Kay LJ, McCombe J, Clarke J)

11/11/2004

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