WITNESS DEMEANOUR: NOT THAT IMPORTANT (INDEED PROBABLY UNIMPORTANT): COURT OF APPEAL DECISION

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   Pro Bono · June 16, 2018 at 21:49:10 · →

   If demeanor really is irrelevant then maybe the criminal courts should be advised of it.

   To a jury, the defendant’s demeanor is often the decisive factor in leading to a decision whether to convict or acquit. Most people are very judgmental, and will decide if a defendant is likely or not likely to be guilty as soon as they see him and he opens his mouth.

   Perhaps in future criminal defendants should give evidence where they can’t be seen and have their words spoken by an actor!.

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