11-Witnesses Flashcards
what are witnesses
people who are expected to give oral evidence under oath in court.
what are available to vulnerable witnesses
special measures
which act can the special measures be seen under
youth justice and criminal evidence act
who can’t be forced to testify
a competant/ compellable defence/prosecution witness
accused spouse or partner as specificed by s80 PACE
which relations are unable to give evidence against accused
spouse/partner
what age can someone give sworn evidence
14 and over
what happens if someone doesn’t understand
can give unsworn evidence YJCEA S56
who is an examination in chief
person who called the witness
when can leading questions be asked
when it is on agreed facts
who shouldn’t ask leading questions
person who called the witness
r v richardson
witness allowed to refresh memory before speaking
what is allowed in the witness box
a verified document is also allowed in box CJA 2003
what can’t be used twice
a bad witness
what can’t be suggested about a witness
that they are lying unless they are said to be hostile
what is a hostile witness
someone who intentionally lies or tries to avoid giving truth, can forget facts
