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Hughes v DPP [2003] EWCH 2470 - S 1 WCA.

1) implied evidence - inference.
2) judicial notice - magistrates should use common sense, local and general knowledge.
3) reopening of P's case - rebuttal evidence - ambush - criminal proceedings not a game
4) burden of proof on D in statutory defence was compatible with article 6(2) ECHR
- when facts of defence within D's knowledge, but not P's.

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