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Hussain & Ors v R. [2010] EWCA Crim 1327 (16 June 2010)

Hussain & Ors v R. [2010] EWCA Crim 1327 (16 June 2010): "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Under the common law of England and Wales it is well established that the trial judge enjoys the discretion whether to permit a defendant to re-open his case at any moment before the jury retires to consider its verdict, for the purpose of adducing further evidence. In Morrison [1911] 6 Cr App R 159, the defence was permitted to adduce further evidenc