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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal of conviction for sexual assault where the trial judge refused to give a corroboration warning in respect of evidence of the complainant’s condition (in terms of distress and upset), both on her journey from the accused’s house to her own and on her arrival, finding that the trial judge made no error of law, and was entitled to exercise his discretion in refusing to give a warning.
Criminal law – appeal of conviction for sexual assault – whether the trial judge erred in law in refusing to give a corroboration warning in respect of the evidence of the complainant – whether evidence of the complainant’s condition (in terms of distress and upset) both on her journey from the accused’s house to her own and on her arrival there could not constitute corroboration – trial judge made no error of law – trial judge was entitled to exercise his discretion in refusing to give a warning – appeal dismisses.
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