Hearings
England & Wales
22 Jan 1962 [1963] 1 QB 285; [1962] 3 WLR 132; [1962] 2 All ER 426, Assizes (Melford Stevenson J.)
R v Verolla
Subject Matter
CRIME — Evidence — Husband or wife, of — Husband charged with attempting to cause poison to be taken by wife with intent to murder her — Whether wife competent witness — Offences against the Person Act, 1861, s 14 — Criminal Evidence Act, 1898, s 4 (1)
[1963] 1 QB 285; [1962] 3 WLR 132; [1962] 2 All ER 426, Assizes
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
The Spouse or Civil Partner of the Accused - As a Witness for the Prosecution - ‘Compellable’ Offences
F4.16