Which Factors Will a Court Consider When Deciding Whether or Not

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which factors will a court consider when deciding whether or not to admit hearsay evidence under its s.114(1) (d) ""in the interest of justice"" inclusionary discretion? s.114(2) C.J.A. 2003 sets out the factors for consideration.

• A)The circumstances in which the statement was made
• B)The reliability of the maker of the statement
• C)The difficulty in challenging the statement in court
• D)The extent to which it would be likely to prejudice the party facing the statement
• E)The probative value of the statement

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