R v Bevan

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Type: Case

Citation: (1993) 82 CCC (3d) 310

Summary: Important witnesses against accused had prior criminal records, had given prior inconsistent statements, of unsavoury character and had sought favours from police for incriminating accused — Witnesses’ evidence supported in certain respects — Trial judge erred in failing to give jury special warning as to danger of acting on witnesses’ evidence — Nature of warning required

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Court: Supreme Court of Canada

Jurisdiction: Canada

Date 1993