The Weekly Law Reports
[1991] 3 WLR 161
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS Appellant and P. Respondent
1991 April 16,
17,
18;
June 27
June 27
Lord Mackay of Clashfern L.C., Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Emslie, Lord Templeman and Lord Ackner
Crime
— Evidence
— Corroboration
— Similar facts
— Defendant charged with rape and incest in respect of two daughters
— Evidence of prolonged course of conduct involving use of threats in each case
— Whether necessary to show striking similarity
— Whether probative value outweighing prejudicial effect