Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

by Kerri Mellifont

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Description

Evidence derived from other evidence which was illegally or improperly obtained is often described as derivative evidence or fruit of the poisonous tree. A second or subsequent confession obtained after or in consequence of an improperly obtained confession, or the bank records located in consequence of scraps of paper found during an illegal search of an accused person's residence, are examples of derivative evidence. How should criminal law practitioners and trial judges approach such evidence