Corroboration

Question 1

It is not necessary in a criminal proceeding for the evidence on which the prosecution relies to be corroborated, except with respect to what offences?

Answer 1

a) perjury
b) false oaths
c) false statements or declarations
d) treason

Question 2

Define corroboration:

Answer 2

Independent evidence that tends to confirm or support some fact of which other evidence is given and implicates the defendant in the crime charged.

Question 3

What does Section 121(2) provide? In relation to corroborated evidence

Answer 3

Provides that there is no requirement for a general warning to the jury about the dangers or relying on uncorroborated evidence

Question 4

What does Section 125(1) prohibit in relation to corroborated evidence?

Answer 4

Prohibits a corroboration warning in cases involving child complainants where the warning would not have been given had the complainant been an adult.