Ricketts v The Queen

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Type: Case

Citation: [1998] 1 WLR 1016

Summary: Appellant found mute of malice — Appellant’s counsel unable to obtain instructions from him and withdrawing — Capital murder trial with appellant unrepresented — Appellant’s constitutional right to legal representation not contravened — Judge adequately directing jury on identification and criticisms of trial did not justify conviction being set aside

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Court: PC

Jurisdiction: Jamaica

Date 1997