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September 1964
David Shaw v The Queen ((1963 - 1964) Z and NRLR 141) [1964] ZMHCNR 5 (4 September 1964)
Whether an accused must testify before other defence witnesses under section 191 and if refusal causes miscarriage of justice.
  • Criminal procedure — Order of calling defence witnesses — Whether accused must give evidence before other defence witnesses — Construction of section 191 Criminal Procedure Code (directory vs mandatory) — Substantial miscarriage of justice — Counsel’s tactical choices.
4 September 1964