Director of Public Prosecutions v P

Hearings

England & Wales

27 Jun 1991 [1991] 2 AC 447; [1991] 3 WLR 161; [1991] 3 All ER 337; 93 Cr App R 267; (1992) 156 JP 125; [1992] Crim LR 41; (1991) 141 NLJ 928; The Times, 1 July 1991; The Independent, 28 June 1991, HL(E) (Lord Mackay LC, Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Emslie, Lord Templeman and Lord Ackner)

Subject Matter

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

[1991] 2 AC 447; [1991] 3 WLR 161

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Protection of Complainants in Proceedings for Sexual Offences - Section 41(3)(b) and (c): An Issue of Consent - Section 41(3)(c) F7.43

Severance - Severance of Multi-count Indictments for Similar Offences, such as Sexual Offences - Consideration of the Boardman Approach D11.85

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