17 In criminal cases the originals to be produced. U.K.
In all criminal cases in which it shall be necessary to use in evidence any entry or entries contained in any of the said registers or records, such evidence shall be given by producing to the court the original register or record.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 17 extended by Births and Deaths Registration Act 1858 (c. 25), s. 3