SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 Documentary Evidence in Criminal Proceedings

Additional evidence where evidence from business documents challenged

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1

This sub-paragraph applies where—

a

evidence has been admitted by virtue of paragraph 2(3) above; or

b

the court has made a direction under paragraph 1(1), 4 or 5(3) above.

2

Where sub-paragraph (1) above applies the judge may, without prejudice to sections 268 and 269 of this Act—

a

in solemn proceedings, on a motion of the prosecutor or defence at any time before the commencement of the speeches to the jury;

b

in summary proceedings, on such a motion at any time before the prosecutor proceeds to address the judge on the evidence,

permit him to lead additional evidence of such description as the judge may specify.

3

Subsections (3) and (4) of section 268 of this Act shall apply in relation to sub-paragraph (2) above as they apply in relation to subsection (1) of that section.