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Criminal Law [1949] EACA 24

Rex v Jiwa

Rex v Jiwa (Criminal Appeal No. 177 of 1948) [1949] EACA 24 (1 January 1949)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 177 of 1948
Judge
Edwards CJ, Graham Paul CJ, Thacker J

The Court held that genuine police spies are not accomplices and do not need corroboration. It dismissed Hasham Jiwa’s appeal against convictions on liquor and rationing offences.

  • Accomplice Evidence
  • Police Spy Exception
  • Corroboration Requirement
  • Liquor Offences
  • Rationed Goods Offences
  • Invoice Requirement
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