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Perverting the course of justice

Legal Q&A


 What conduct makes up the offence of perverting the course of justice?

Ruling regarding an allegation of bias when the judge listed behaviour that is deemed to be coercive and controlling

Case Law 


 In the case of R v Scott 2025, the conviction for coercive and controlling behaviour and intimidation were safe when judge's directions, cumulatively or otherwise, did not present any bias.

Ruling regarding the duty of the court where there is unconvincing hearsay evidence

Case Law

 In the case of R v Plummer 2025, the conviction for murder was unsafe due to the judge failing to conduct an assessment under section 125 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 regarding hearsay evidence.

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