Saleem is on trial in the Crown Court charged with theft fro…
Saleem is on trial in the Crown Court charged with theft from a shop. When first questioned under caution, Saleem told the police he had been at home suffering with a cold. However, when the police proved this was false, Saleem subsequently admitted that at the time of the offence he was abroad with his employer’s wife, with whom he is having an affair. At trial, evidence of the lie has been adduced by the prosecution, although they do not rely on it as part of their case. What is the most appropriate decision for the Judge to take about whether to give a Lucas direction to the jury?