Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004
2004 asp 3
Commentary on Sections
Part 3 – Miscellaneous and General
Section 24 – Abolition of the competence test for witnesses in criminal and civil proceedings
90.This section prohibits the use of the “competence test” in criminal and civil proceedings. The court is no longer entitled to ask preliminary questions of the witness regarding whether the witness understands the difference between truth and lies and the duty to give truthful evidence.
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