27 Proof of statements contained in documents.E+W
Where a statement contained in a document is admissible as evidence in criminal proceedings, it may be proved—
(a)by the production of that document; or
(b)(whether or not that document is still in existence) by the production of a copy of that document, or of the material part of it,
authenticated in such manner as the court may approve; and it is immaterial for the purposes of this subsection how many removes there are between a copy and the original.
[F1This section shall not apply to proceedings before a magistrates’ court inquiring into an offence as examining justices.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 27 inserted (4.7.1996 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 39 of the amending Act) by 1996 c. 25, s. 47, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 31, Pt. III para. 39 (with s. 78(1)); S.I. 1997/683, art. 1(2)