Weaknesses Of Committal Hearings ( Pre Trial Procedure )

Question 1

Complicated

Answer 1

Without legal representation, the accused will find it hard to understand

Question 2

Expensive

Answer 2

Legal representation is expensive, especially for those held in remand

Question 3

Delays

Answer 3

Resulted in cases proceeding directly to trial and bypassing the committal stage

Question 4

Stress and inconvenience

Answer 4

Felt by accused, victims and their families

Question 5

Unnecessary

Answer 5

Adds extra stress and inconvenience for parties in stronger cases