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217 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—

(a) in the victim impact statement; or

(b) in a report attached to it under section 213(1).

(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—

(a) in the victim impact statement; or

(b) in a report attached to it under section 213(1).

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