Appellant was charged with the offences of (1) conspiracy to commit a felony and (2) robbery.

Upon arrest, appellant made a confessional state¬ment to the police but denied making it voluntarily.

The trial judge held that the statement was voluntary and was sufficient by itself to convict the appellant. along with the testimony of the witnesses the guilt of the appellant was established.

He was convicted of both offences and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment on count (1), and to death on count (2).

Appellant's appeal to the Court of Appeal was unsuccessful; he further appealed to the Supreme Court.