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Are witnesses required to give evidence in committal proceedings?

April 26, 2017Committal proceedings Witnesses

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Are witnesses required to give evidence in committal proceedings?

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This is most unlikely. Most committals proceed as ‘paper committals’ and witnesses are not called. Witnesses are called if the Magistrate thinks it is necessary. The Magistrate usually considers submissions by the prosecution and defence counsel before making such a decision.