Compare and contrast ( Matto v DPP)
Compare and contrast the following cases:
(a) Matto v DPP (1987) Crim LR 641 AND R v. Khan (1997) AC 558
(b) Teixera de Castro v Portugal (1998) 28 EHRR 101 AND Williams and O'Hare v DPP (1993) 3 All ER 365
Instructions
(i) Explain the facts of the case
(ii) Discuss the reasoning for the Courts decisions and why were there different outcomes in the cases selected.
(iii) Discuss your views on 'probative value of evidence' and 'prejudicial effect' in those cases.