Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Criminal Trial — Prosecution Not Obliged to Call Particular Witness

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The prosecution is not obliged to call witnesses essential to the defence. The principle applies to criminal trials. The accused must call his own witnesses. The rule prevents shifting the defence burden. The prosecution need only prove its case. The principle is well-established.

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