EVIDENCE — murder trial — accused correctional officer charged with murder following shooting of escaping inmate at hospital — whether accused believed on reasonable grounds that it was necessary to discharge firearm to prevent escape — section 38 application to cross-examine witness on the basis of a prior inconsistent statement and being unfavourable to the Crown case — witness subsequently said his first statement was a mistake — not unfair to the accused for leave to be granted — leave granted
Case Details
Citation[2023] NSWSC 1285
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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