R v Humphrys

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Type: Case

Citation: [1977] AC 1, HL(E)

Summary: Doctrine of issue estoppel no place in English criminal law — Determination at first trial of issue in accused’s favour no bar to admission at second trial of evidence given at first trial even though if accepted at second trial would lead to inference accused guilty of offence of which acquitted at first trial

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Court: HL

Jurisdiction: England

Date 1977