Defending the ‘corrupt’, the rules of evidence and protecting constitutional rights

John Hatchard ()

Chapter 7 in Proving Corruption and Defending the Corrupt, 2025, pp 126-147 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter provides an overview of the general rules of evidence in criminal cases with particular reference to specific issues arising in corruption-related criminal trials. It also analyses the constitutional protections enshrined in the constitutions of Anglophone African countries which potentially impact on successful corruption-related prosecutions. It argues that the Golden Triangle and the fairness principle means that constitutional rights are not absolute and the rules of evidence must be developed and interpreted to take into account the rights of victims of corruption and the public interest.

Keywords: Rules of evidence; Abuse of process; Right to a fair trial (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035307463
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