Graham v The Queen

[1998] HCA 61
Judgment date
Case number
S58/1998
Before
Gleeson CJ, Gaudron, Gummow, Hayne, Callinan JJ
Catchwords

Criminal Law – Evidence – Hearsay – Exception to Hearsay Rule – Complaint of sexual assault – Prior complaint evidence – Whether complaint made when facts "fresh in the memory" of complainant.

Criminal Law – Evidence – Credibility – Exception to Credibility Rule – Whether evidence fabricated – Discretion to admit prior consistent statement – Factors affecting discretion.

Words and Phrases – "fresh in the memory".

Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), ss 66, 108, 192.