18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a witness being summoned to court?
To give evidence and produce relevant documents
What is the difference between direct and indirect/circumstantial evidence?
Direct evidence is about facts in issue, while indirect evidence is about derived facts
What is the key requirement for medical certificates to be accepted in court?
They must be issued by a qualified registered medical practitioner
What is the rule regarding which court a witness must attend if summoned by two courts of the same status?
The witness must attend the court that summoned them first
What is the key difference between criminal and civil courts in terms of a witness's obligations?
Witnesses in civil cases are liable to pay damages, while in criminal cases they face fines or imprisonment
What is the definition of hearsay evidence?
Any statement made by any person other than the witness giving evidence in court
What is the main obligation of an expert witness?
To point out professional facts
In what circumstances can an expert witness give their opinion?
Upon facts which are either admitted or proved by himself or others, matters of common knowledge, and hypothetical questions based thereon
When will a court declare a witness as hostile?
On the suggestion of the lawyer who has summoned the witness or the prosecution lawyer
What can an expert witness refer to during their testimony?
Books to refresh their memory or to correct or confirm their opinion
If an expert witness is asked a key question, how should they provide their opinion?
In a guarded manner using specific terms related to the alleged form of trauma
Who can be declared as a hostile witness in court?
Anyone who has some interest or motive for concealing part of the truth or for giving false evidence
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the requirement of oral evidence according to the text?
Fingerprint analysis report
Why is oral evidence considered more important than documentary evidence according to the text?
Oral evidence allows for cross-examination
What is the main requirement for a common witness to provide valid testimony according to the text?
The witness must have firsthand knowledge of the events
What is the requirement for oral evidence referring to a material object?
The object must be produced in court
What is the main purpose of allowing expert opinions expressed in a treatise as an exception to the oral evidence requirement?
To allow the court to consider authoritative sources on the subject matter
What is the purpose of the "Firsthand knowledge rule" for common witnesses?
To ensure witnesses have a direct connection to the events they are testifying about
Learn about the role of expert witnesses in legal proceedings and their ability to provide opinions on technical or scientific subjects based on observed facts. Explore examples of expert witnesses such as doctors, fingerprint experts, and firearms experts.
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