Supreme Court and District Court
The trial
If the defendant pleads not guilty the trial may proceed as follows:
Prosecution case
The prosecution will start first in a trial. This may include:
•the Crown prosecutor will stand and outline the evidence against the defendant
•the bailiff will often call out the name of witnesses from outside the courtroom, escort them to the witness box and ask them to swear an oath on a holy book or make an affirmation to tell the truth
•the prosecutor will obtain evidence from each witness by asking questions. This is known as the evidence in chief
•the judge may also ask each witness a few questions.
In cases where the court is closed, members of the public are not be allowed in the courtroom while a witness gives evidence. The jury will be present.
Defence case
After the Crown prosecutor has questioned a Crown witness:
•the defence lawyer or the defendant may then question (cross-examine) the witness to confirm or contest their evidence
•the Crown prosecutor may re-examine their witness to clarify anything said.
When there are no more Crown witnesses, the defence lawyer or defendant may call defence witnesses and repeat the whole process.
The defendant is not obliged to call or give evidence
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