Thursday, 2 April 2026

What does an “air of reality” to an included offence mean?

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 What threshold must be met for an included offence to reach the jury? The “air of reality” test, clarified in R. v. Pan, ensures juries consider realistic alternative verdicts without judicial interference in credibility or inference. This ruling is a game-changer for defence strategy—learn how to apply it to secure fairer trials read more here