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R v H; R v C

[2004] UKHL 3; [2004] 2 AC 134; [2004] 2 WLR 335; [2004] 1 All ER 1269

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year2004

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

Full disclosure of material weakening the prosecution or strengthening the defence is the golden rule; derogation is permitted only to the minimum extent necessary to protect an important public interest, subject to the overriding requirement of a fair trial under Article 6.

Area of Law

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