Section allowing admission of documentary evidence was not a breach of requirements of European Convention on Human Rights. Reading of statements allowed where witness in fear. Judge given sufficient balancing discretion to follow convention
Citations:
Times 24-Jul-1998
Statutes:
Criminal Justice Act 1988 23 24 825 26
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Human Rights
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.88177
