Corroboration

Sierra Leone — African Law Reports · 1964-66

Principle established: A witness is competent to testify despite facing charges arising from the same incident, and a coerced individual not present at the crime is not an accomplice.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 1963

Principle established: To secure a conviction for perjury under the Perjury Act 1911, the prosecution must establish prima facie proof that the impugned statement was false.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 1963

Principle established: In a perjury prosecution, the Crown must prove the falsity of the statement; failing such proof, there is no case to answer under the Perjury Act, 1911.

Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 1984

Principle established: Whether a witness is an accomplice is a question of mixed fact and law, and no corroboration warning is required where a witness is neither an accomplice nor serving a personal interest.

Zimbabwe · 2026

Principle established: In cases of sexual offenses, the court evaluates the credibility of the complainant and looks for corroborating evidence to support the conviction.

Sierra Leone — African Law Reports · 1964-66

Principle established: Where evidence indicates a prosecution witness may be an accomplice, the judge must define an accomplice, warn the jury of convicting without corroboration, and specify what evidence may constitute corroboration.