MAGISTRATES - KNOWLEDGE OF PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS

Authors
WASIK M
Citation
M. Wasik, MAGISTRATES - KNOWLEDGE OF PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS, Criminal law review, 1996, pp. 851-862
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Criminology & Penology",Law
Journal title
Criminal law review → ACNP
ISSN journal
0011135X
Year of publication
1996
Pages
851 - 862
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-135X(1996):<851:M-KOPC>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This article reviews the test for magistrate bias in relation to the p rior misconduct of a defendant. It also examines problems which arise in summary trial when warning the defence of the ''danger area''. A su ggestion for reform is made.