A prosecutor's cross-examination asking the accused whether the complainant is lying is improper, but does not necessarily give rise to a miscarriage of justice where: the evidence provides a basis for questioning the complainant's credibility; the prosecutor was drawn into the language by the accused's own testimony; the trial judge intervened to stop speculation; and adequate directions were given on the presumption of innocence and burden of proof.
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