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8P Witnesses

(1) A victim, or a person who has made a victim impact statement on behalf of a victim, may call a witness to give evidence in support of any matter contained in the victim impact statement or in a medical report attached to it.

(2) A witness who gives evidence under subsection (1) may be cross-examined and re‑examined.

(3) Any party to the proceeding may lead evidence on any matter contained in a victim impact statement or in a medical report attached to it.

S. 8Q inserted by No. 65/2011 s. 7.