R v Golightly

Judgment date: 3/02/1997
Court: WASC
Judge: Owen J
Citation: BC9700416;
Catchwords: Evidence;  Admissibility;  Discretionary exclusion of evidence;  Wilful murder trial;  

Evidence;  Documents;  Written communication from deceased to accused;  Whether admissible;  

Evidence;  Admissions;  Police interviews with accused;  Failure to record;  

Evidence;  Hearsay;  Statements by deceased;  Whether admissible to prove truth of contents;  

Evidence;  Hearsay;  Confession by third party;  Whether admissible;  

Evidence;  Privilege;  Privilege against self-incrimination;  Whether certificate should be issued;