Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Witnesses — Tainted Witness — Corroboration Not Required When Evidence is Credible

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A witness with no personal interest to serve is not a tainted witness requiring corroboration. Even a tainted witness's evidence can be acted upon if corroborated. The principle applies to criminal evidence. The rule allows conviction on tainted witness evidence with corroboration. The court assesses…

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