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Why prepare the witnesses?
Record ID:
20095
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
1998
Author:
Brennan, Mark ; Pearson, Melissa ;
Subject:
Witnesses ; Evidence ;
Source:
LIJ (1998) 72 No 10
Date_of_entry:
24/12/1998
Notes:
Given that most court proceedings are gounded in adversity, all participants are entitled to be equipped with the tools of battle. There are a number of reasons why witnesses of all sorts should prepare themselves for the ordeal of court appearance and why those most closely associated with court proceedings should recognise the legitimacy of doing so. ; Witness types; duties and needs, witness competence; justice-friendliness; preparing by degrees
Section:
Articles
Month:
October

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