The Principled Exception to the Hearsay Rule (Ch. 7)

Question 1

Which case created the principled approach/exception?

Answer 1

R v Khan

Question 2

What is Wigmore’s critera for hearsay, out-of-court statements?

Answer 2

The out-of-court statement is:
* reasonably necessary in the sense that the only way the evidence could be admitted would be through hearsay, and
* relatively reliable in the circumstances in which the statement was made

Question 3

Which case established the test and application of the principled approach

Answer 3

R v Khelawon