Hearsay in domestic violence cases
McDonald, Elisabeth
Hearsay in domestic violence cases McDonald, Elisabeth - 2003
New Zealand Law Journal May 2003 : 174-176
This article explores domestic violence prosecutions when the victim is absent. The 'inability' of the victim to testify leads to the admission of hearsay evidence. The author examines the definition of, and what constitutes the 'inability' to give evidence. Court cases are used to illustrate situations of victimless domestic violence prosecutions. Implications for policy are discussed, including the need to be explicit about how to best protect victims of domestic violence.
0028-8373
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVIDENCE
JUSTICE
POLICY
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
LAW
NEW ZEALAND
Hearsay in domestic violence cases McDonald, Elisabeth - 2003
New Zealand Law Journal May 2003 : 174-176
This article explores domestic violence prosecutions when the victim is absent. The 'inability' of the victim to testify leads to the admission of hearsay evidence. The author examines the definition of, and what constitutes the 'inability' to give evidence. Court cases are used to illustrate situations of victimless domestic violence prosecutions. Implications for policy are discussed, including the need to be explicit about how to best protect victims of domestic violence.
0028-8373
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVIDENCE
JUSTICE
POLICY
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
LAW
NEW ZEALAND