Accessory after the fact - Case Laws

Question 1

KNOWLEDGE - R v CROOKS

Answer 1

Knowledge means actual knowledge or belief in the sense of having no real doubt that the person assisted was a party to the relevant offence.

Question 2

KNOWLEDGE - R v BRIGGS

Answer 2

Knowledge may also be inferred from wilful blindness that the offence was committed

Question 3

COMPLETION OF OFFENCE - R v MANE

Answer 3

Any acts done by the accessory MUST be done after the completion of the offence.