Chapter 7 Multiple choice questions

Chapter 7 Multiple choice questions

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. Which of the following statements can be derived from the judgment in R v Cowan (1996) concerning directions to the jury when the defendant fails to testify?

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. Alan and Bert are jointly charged with theft. Alan pleads not guilty and Bert pleads guilty. The prosecution wish to call Alan's wife, Clara, and Bert's wife, Dora, to give evidence. Are Clara and Dora competent and compellable for the prosecution?

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. Which of the following statements correctly represents the position of non-defendant witnesses under s16 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 which applies "Special Measures" to groups of witnesses?

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. Phillip who is 15 years old is charged with wounding Sunita who is 13 years. He pleads not guilty. Sunita is called as a witness and Philip wishes to speak in his own defence. Which of the following statements is correct?

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. Which of the following correctly outlines the position in relation to Article 6 and special measures for witnesses?

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. Which of the following statements is correct in relation to anonymous witnesses?

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. Which of the following is correct in relation to child witnesses in civil proceedings?

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. To which case do the following facts apply? The defendant's long term unmarried partner made statements which were prejudicial to him. At trial she gave answers which were inconsistent with her statement and was cross-examined as a hostile witness by the prosecution. The defendant's appeal that the ECHR required that she be treated as his wife with regards to compellability was dismissed.

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. Harry is on trial for causing criminal damage and pleads not guilty. The prosecution case is that, after a row over rubbish being dumped with his neighbour Frank, he smashes Frank's front gate. Penny, Harry's neighbour, makes a statement to the police which blames Harry for the damaged gate. She is called as a prosecution witness. When she testifies her evidence is inconsistent with her pre- trial statement. The prosecution make a successful appeal to the judge to have her declared a hostile witness. Harry is convicted and appeals. Advise Harry.

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. What is the position of a woman who has gone through a valid form of marriage but one which is not recognized in English law?

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