It is a general rule of evidence that statements may be used against a witness as admissions but that counsel is not entitled to bring evidence of statements on other occasions by the witness to confirm the testimony.
Citations:
(1918) 87 LJ KB 775
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Ali CACD 14-Nov-2003
The defendant appealed conviction and sentence for sexual assaults on young girls. He complained that the prosecution had been allowed to bring in evidence of previous consistent statements.
Held: The evidence of the mother had been admitted . .
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Litigation Practice
Updated: 12 May 2022; Ref: scu.187959