Evidence Act

Question 1

Under S44 of the evidence act what can’t be put to the victim

Answer 1

No questions relating to

• sexual experience of the complainant with any person other then the defendant
• reputation of the complainant in sexual matters

Question 2

Can an application be made for evidence relating to S44 to be produced?

Answer 2

Yes but the judge can only grant the application if the evidence is of direct relevance to the case and would be contrary to the interest of justice to exclude it

Question 3

Under s87 what information is restricted?

Answer 3

Details of the victims address unless judge gives permission for question/statement to be given as evidence

Question 4

Under s88 what information is restricted?

Answer 4

Details of the victim occupation unless judge gives permission for question/statement to be given as evidence

Question 5

What does s121 specify

Answer 5

That the complainants evidence does not need to be corroborated

Question 6

What does S35 outline

Answer 6

Previous consistent statement rule which outlines that a previous statement made by a witness is not admissible unless the veracity of the complainant is challenged and is required as rebuttal evidence