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387E Use of recorded statement as complainant's evidence-in-chief

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(1)A complainant may give evidence-in-chief (wholly or partly) in the form of a recorded statement in accordance with this Division.
(2)In determining whether or not to have a complainant give evidence wholly or partly in the form of a recorded statement, the prosecution must take into account—
S. 387E(2) amended by No. 1/2026 s. 81.
(a)the wishes of the complainant; and
(b)any evidence of intimidation of the complainant by the accused; and
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