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188 Prosecution notice of additional evidence
***additional evidence*** means any evidence that is not included in the depositions in the proceeding.
(2) If the DPP intends to call a witness at trial to give additional evidence, the DPP must serve on the accused and file in court—
(a) a notice of intention to call additional evidence; and
(b) a copy of the statement of the proposed witness containing the additional evidence or an outline of the additional evidence that the witness is expected to give.
1 See the definition of ***depositions*** in section 3.
2 Section 185 (Continuing obligation of disclosure) requires the prosecution to serve a copy of a document as soon as practicable after the document comes into the possession of the prosecution.