The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1973] AC 296
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS APPELLANT AND HESTER RESPONDENT
[On appeal from REGINA v. HESTER]
1972 April 20,
21
1972 Oct. 3, 4;
Nov. 22
1972 Oct. 3, 4;
Nov. 22
Phillimore L.J., Brabin and Talbot JJ. Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Pearson, Lord Diplock and Lord Cross of Chelsea
Crime
— Evidence
— Child, of
— Indecent assault on girl of 12 years
— Complainant's sworn evidence
— Unsworn evidence of child of tender years
— Whether unsworn evidence capable of amounting to corroboration
— Nature of warning to be given to jury
—
Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5, c. 12), s. 38 (1)