SCHEDULE

Further modifications of the 1995 Act
42
In section 259 (exceptions to the rule that hearsay evidence is inadmissible)—
a
in subsection (5), for “before the trial diet” substitute “ by the relevant time ”,
b
after that subsection insert—
5A
In subsection (5) above, “the relevant time” means—
a
in the case of proceedings in the High Court—
i
not less than 7 days before the preliminary hearing; or
ii
such later time, before the trial diet, as the judge may on cause shown allow;
b
in any other case, before the trial diet.
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Sch. para. 42 in force at 1.2.2005 by S.S.I. 2004/405, art. 2(1), sch. 1 (with arts. 3-5)