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January 2014
In Re: Regina v Bovell (CR 51 of 2012) [2014] TCASC 4 (24 January 2014) Court refused to admit an absent witness’s written statement under s8(2) because admission would be unfair to the defence. Evidence (Special Provisions) Ordinance s8(2) — admissibility of absent witness statements; distinction between s8(2)(b) and s8(2)(c) (outside jurisdiction v. all reasonable steps); s10 discretion — refusal where admission would be unfair and deprive accused of opportunity to controvert; what constitutes 'reasonable steps' to locate a witness.	24 January 2014

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January 2014

In Re: Regina v Bovell (CR 51 of 2012) [2014] TCASC 4 (24 January 2014)

Court refused to admit an absent witness’s written statement under s8(2) because admission would be unfair to the defence.

Evidence (Special Provisions) Ordinance s8(2) — admissibility of absent witness statements; distinction between s8(2)(b) and s8(2)(c) (outside jurisdiction v. all reasonable steps); s10 discretion — refusal where admission would be unfair and deprive accused of opportunity to controvert; what constitutes 'reasonable steps' to locate a witness.

24 January 2014