What are the different methods of testifying?
● Oral testimony The witness is physically present in court and will tell the court what he or she saw or heard, or what he or she knows of the accused or other events upon which he or she is being questioned. In exceptional circumstances, if for example a witness cannot travel, he or she may give evidence away from the seat of the Tribunal by way of live video-conference link. ● Deposition In exceptional circumstances, a witness may be asked by the court to give evidence by way of deposition. A deposition can either be taken in The Hague or elsewhere by a representative of the court in the presence of the prosecution and the defence. The party who has not requested the deposition shall have the right to cross-examine the person whose deposition is being taken. The proceedings will be recorded, at least on audio tape. ● Evidence in the form of a written declaration The court may, in certain circumstances, admit evidence in the form of a written declaration. An official authorised to wi
