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Evidence — sexual case — complainant a young child — corroboration — whether required — need for court to be satisfied of reliability of witness, whether or not corroboration is required as well
It is permissible for a court to convict in a sexual case even if there is no corroboration of the complainant, but only where the merits of the complainant and the demerits of the accused are without question. On the other hand, corroboration will not secure a conviction unless the court is in any event satisfied that the complainant is credible. In the case of young children, the degree of corroboration or other factors required to reduce the danger of relying on the child's evidence will vary with the age of the child and the other circumstances of the case. The court must in all cases be satisfied that the danger of false incrimination has been removed before it may convict.
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