Where a Non-Expert Witness Is Deemed to Be 'Hostile', Which

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Multiple Choice

Where a non-expert witness is deemed to be 'hostile', which of the following types of question may counsel ask in examination-in-chief? A non- expert may not give opinion evidence. All other questions are permissible but leading questions may only be asked after the judge has consented that the witness be deemed hostile.

• A)The witness' opinion on a matter
• B)Questions on the witness' age and profession
• C)Leading questions
• D)Non-leading questions

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