Hand-up Brief Flashcards
1
Q
What are committal proceedings generally conducted with?
A
Written statements
2
Q
How are written statements advantageous (2)
A
- Speeds up committal proceedings
* Witness only needs to explain events once
3
Q
Where are the written statements contained?
A
In the hand up brief
4
Q
What has the hand up brief largely eliminated?
A
The need for oral evidence
5
Q
What are taken from witnesses
A
Written statements
6
Q
What does a hand up brief contain?(3)
A
- copy of charge sheet
- copies of written statements
- interview transcripts
7
Q
What does the hand up brief inform the accused of?
A
Future hearing dates
