If a Witness Is in Fear, Their Evidence Must Be

question 10

True/False

If a witness is in fear, their evidence must be admitted as hearsay. A court has a discretion to admit their evidence as hearsay, and may only do so where the statement ought to be admitted in the interests of justice, having regard to the factors set out in s.116(4) C.J.A. 2003.

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Definitions:

Auxiliary Petty Cash Record

A supplementary accounting register used to track small or incidental expenses paid out in cash, aiding the main petty cash system.

Petty Cash Voucher

A petty cash form to be completed when money is taken out of petty cash.

Petty Cash Account

A modest sum of money maintained for covering small or unexpected costs.

Auxiliary Petty Cash Record

A detailed record used alongside the main petty cash fund to track minor business expenditures.