Part 3 U.K. Criminal evidence, investigations and procedure

Chapter 5 E+W Miscellaneous

Valid from 01/02/2010

Evidence of previous complaints E+W

112 Admissibility of evidence of previous complaints E+W

In section 120(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (third condition for admitting previous statement of witness as evidence of matter stated of which oral evidence of witness would be admitted), omit paragraph (d) (requirement that complaint be made as soon as could reasonably be expected after the alleged conduct).