Supreme Court of Zambia - 1981 August

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August 1981
A psychiatrist's report containing the accused's statement cannot be used to prove guilt; such reliance is a serious misdirection.
Evidence — Psychiatrist's report — Statement of accused recorded in psychiatric report — Report relevant only to mental condition and not admissible as evidence of guilt — Reliance on such statement by trial judge a serious misdirection — Proviso to s.15(1) Supreme Court Act not applicable where remaining evidence not overwhelming.
10 August 1981