Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Defence of Accident — Failure to Raise at Earliest Opportunity — Effect

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Delay in raising accident defence undermines its credibility. The principle applies to criminal evidence.

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