319. Evidence of competent but not compellable witness

319. Evidence of competent but not compellable witness

For the purposes of this Part, if the Court of Appeal considers that it is in the interests of justice to do so, the Court of Appeal may receive the evidence of any witness (including the appellant) who is a competent but not compellable witness.

Note

As to competence and compellability of witnesses, see Division 1 of Part 2.1 of Chapter 2 of the Evidence Act 2008.