Explanatory Notes

Criminal Justice Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 44

20th November 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 11 - Evidence

Chapter 2: Hearsay evidence
Section 132: Rules of court

435.Section 132 gives a power for making rules of court about the provisions in the Act. The intention is that rules of court will govern both the notice and leave procedures under Chapter 2. Subsection (5)(b) provides that the court or jury can, with leave, draw an adverse inference from the failure of a party to comply with the prescribed requirements.