Gratien vs Attorney General – sllr 2015 volume 1 page 099

In the case between Gratien (accused-appellant) and the Attorney General, the court considered whether the prosecution is obligated to call every witness named in the indictment and the adequacy of uncorroborated testimony, particularly from a 6-year-old victim, for securing a conviction for grave sexual abuse. It was held that neither statutory law nor judicial precedent mandates the calling of all listed prosecution witnesses, and that credible, uncontradicted testimony of a complainant, especially when supported by medical evidence, is sufficient for conviction. The findings established that allegations of ulterior motive were unsubstantiated, the medical evidence was consistent with the complainant’s account, and the standard for proof beyond reasonable doubt was met. The appeal agains