Special measure: Video-recorded evidence-in-chief

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What type of interview must be held under this special measure?
Achieving best evidence (ABE) interview
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What did Powell say about ABE interviews?
Must occur very soon after alleged crime + trial must take place v soon thereafter (child will be cross-examined here)
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Why does Powell say these things about ABE interviews?
Because children can forget quickly or their memories can become contaminated easily
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What did K (Howard) say was the prime consideration when there has been a breach of ABE code?
Reliability
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What should happen to the evidence if witness might say something inconsistent with it during cross-examination?
Davies: speculative chance of this isn't enough to lead to removal of special measures direction
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Which case held that video can be replayed where all parties are present (but TJ must warn jury not to put too much weight on evidence?)
Rawlings and Broadbent
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Can jury be given transcript of this video?
Yes: Popescu. But judge must give correct directions (that jury should look at video wherever possible) + jury can only keep transcript if D agrees/TJ thinks they should
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