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can a witness who gave evidence to police, not turn up in court, not giv a witness statement yet that individual still be found guilty without being allowed to question that person who gave evidence to police.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Without a statement to police there is no witness.
If a statement is given, the defence has the right to call the witness for cross examination if the statement is to be used in evidence. The only exception is where the defence agree that the statement can be �read� in court. Then it is accepted as it stands.
If a statement is given, the defence has the right to call the witness for cross examination if the statement is to be used in evidence. The only exception is where the defence agree that the statement can be �read� in court. Then it is accepted as it stands.