The law of evidence and the victim of domestic abuse

Tony Ward and Natalie Wortley

Chapter 24 in Research Handbook on Domestic Violence and Abuse, 2024, pp 418-434 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: In England and Wales, the needs of vulnerable, intimidated, or reluctant witnesses (which includes victims of domestic abuse) can be addressed by the provisions for special measures, such as screening of witnesses at court. There are also ules on the admissibility of hearsay evidence where the victim is unable or unwilling to give testimony at court. This chapter offers a detailed doctrinal analysis of the two areas of law govering special measures and admission of hearsay. It argues that there is considerable scope to improve the position of complainants without infringing the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

Keywords: Law - Academic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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