R v Shaw

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Type: Case

Citation: (unreported), 24 July 1995; Supreme Court Criminal Appeal Nos. 82,85, 86/94; Court of Appeal of Jamaica

Summary: Judge erred in inviting jury to treat statement allegedly made by one defendant in respect of another defendant in his absence as evidence against that defendant but no miscarriage of justice resulting — No case submission made in jury’s presence occasioned no prejudice to defendants — Trial not unfair

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Court: CA of Jamaica

Jurisdiction: Jamaica

Date 1995