Which Was NOT One of the Reforms to Canada's Evidence

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT one of the reforms to Canada's Evidence Act amended in 1988 to facilitate children's testimony in court?

• A) Children's testimony did not need to be independently corroborated.
• B) Children no longer needed to swear an oath in order to testify.
• C) Children under 14 could testify if they could show they knew truth from lies.
• D) Children under 14 must have communication skills at their age level to testify.

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