43Prior inconsistent statements of witnesses

#### 43 Prior inconsistent statements of witnesses (1) A witness may be cross‑examined about a prior inconsistent statement alleged to have been made by the witness whether or not: (a) complete particulars of the statement have been given to the witness; or (b) a document containing a record of the statement has been shown to the witness. (2) If, in cross‑examination, a witness does not admit that he or she has made a prior inconsistent statement, the cross‑examiner is not to adduce evidence of the statement otherwise than from the witness unless, in the cross‑examination, the cross‑examiner: (a) informed the witness of enough of the circumstances of the making of the statement to enable the witness to identify the statement; and (b) drew the witness’s attention to so much of the statement as is inconsistent with the witness’s evidence. (3) For the purpose of adducing evidence of the statement, a party may re‑open the party’s case.