A witness statement is read to the court in place of live evidence because the witness has died. Which statute makes it potentially admissible despite the hearsay rule?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Section 116 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
- Step 1: Section 114 of the 2003 Act allows hearsay through listed gateways.
- Step 2: Section 116 covers a witness who is dead or unfit to testify.
Answer
Section 116 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
Why not the others: Section 76 deals with confessions; section 101 with bad character; section 58 with legal advice.
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