4. Testimony

Question 1

Defendants and associated defendants

Answer 1

Associated defendant is someone against whom a prosecution has been initiated for an offence arising out of the same event as the offence for which the Defendant is being tired OR

That relates to, or is connected with, the offence for which the defendant is being tired

Question 2

Who are not compellable to give evidence

Answer 2

As a Judge
The Sovereign
Governor-General
Sovereign
Head of State of a foreign country

Question 3

Type of privillege

Answer 3

• Communication with legal advisor
• Solicitor’s trust account
• Preparatory materials for proceedings
• Settlement negotiations or mediation
• Communications with ministers of religion
• Information obtained by medical practitioners and clinical psychologist

Question 4

Other privillege

Answer 4

• Privilege against self-incrimination
• Informer privilege

Question 5

Definition of self-incrimination

Answer 5

The provision by a person of information that could reasonably lead to, or increase the likelihood of, the prosecution of that person for a criminal offence

Question 6

What offences where Prosecution relies on evidence to be corroborated

Answer 6

Prejury
Treason
False statement or declaration
False oaths

Question 7

Child complainants

Answer 7

Prohibits a corroboration warning in cases involving child complainants where the warning would not have been given had the complainants been an adult.

Question 8

Who is non compellable to give evidence

Answer 8

The spouse to a defendant is no longer regarded as non-compellable to give evidence under the provisions of s71