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Evidence of spouse in criminal case...

[Deleted User] · 2006-04-11 14:39:38

...can a person be compelled to give evidence against his/her spouse in a criminal case or can he/she refuse outright, even where they have already made a statement? Don't have a Fennell on Evidence lying around so any help would be appreciated.

11-04-2006 2:39pm

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...can a person be compelled to give evidence against his/her spouse in a criminal case or can he/she refuse outright, even where they have already made a statement?

Don't have a Fennell on Evidence lying around so any help would be appreciated.

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#2 11-04-2006 6:55pm

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AFAIK a spouse cannot be made give evidence against the other spouse.

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#3 11-04-2006 7:50pm

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yeah pretty sure you can't compell a spouse.

Fennell is one of the worst law books I've ever used.

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#4 12-04-2006 11:08am

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Thanks for that.

Haven't read too many books on evidence, so in no position to critique the work. But Caroline was thought provoking as a lecturer, and a real decent type outside the lecture theatre. All round good egg.

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