With the exception of the rules preserved by this section, the common law rules governing the admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings are abolished.
Section 118: Preservation of certain common law categories of admissibility
Criminal Justice Act 2003 · 2003 c. 44View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 11: Evidence — Chapter 2: Hearsay evidence
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