A video recording of a statement by a child, who is an alleged victim of an offence, may be admissible.\u00a0 The child must be available for cross-examination.\u00a0 The statements are admissible in the same manner as oral evidence.\u00a0 They must be available for cross-examination.\u00a0 There is no requirement that the statement be contemporaneous with the trial.<\/p>\n
It is a matter for the jury to weigh the evidence.\u00a0 The prosecution must give prior notice to the defence of its intention to use a videoed statement.\u00a0 The defence must be given the opportunity to see the recording of the interview.<\/p>\n
Pre-trial statements may be admitted in cases where witness refuses to testify in context of witness intimidation.<\/p>\n
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