Trial procedure

Question 1

Must the defence provide details of it’s witnesses to the prosecution?

Answer 1

Yes, details of defence witnesses must be served to the prosecution.
The names, addresses and dates of birth of any other witnesses must be served on the Prosecution.

Question 2

What does an s9 witness statement require?

Answer 2

Requires either party to serve copies of statements in the correct form that they wish to agree with the other party can be read.

Question 3

What is the position of defence disclosure after a not guilty plea at the PTPH

Answer 3

The defence must provide a defence statement, setting out the nature of the defence, including any particular defences on which the Defendant intends to rely.

Question 4

When can a spouse on the accused be compelled to give evidence against the accused?

Answer 4

If they are committed of a specific offence which includes sexual offences of someone younger than 16.

Question 5

What type of questions are allowed during examination in-chief (own witness, first call up)?

Answer 5

Non-leading, open questions