Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Alibi — Duty of Accused to Disclose Particulars

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

An alibi defence must be particularised with specific details: where the accused was, at what time, with whom, and any supporting evidence. The accused knows these facts. Vague or general assertions are insufficient. The police cannot be expected to investigate without concrete leads—they are not…

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