Criminal Courts May Convict on the Uncorroborated Terstimony of One

question 8

True/False

Criminal courts may convict on the uncorroborated terstimony of one witness In English Law, a verdict can be based on evidence of a single witness or a confession. Subject to the few remaining exceptions.

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