Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Witnesses – Meaning of a Tainted Witness

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A tainted witness has personal interest or is an accomplice. The principle applies to criminal trials. The court must exercise caution. The rule requires corroboration or warning. The judge must assess the witness's motive. The principle is well-established.

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