Section 133: Proof of statements in documents

Criminal Justice Act 2003 · 2003 c. 44View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 11: Evidence — Chapter 2: Hearsay evidence

Where a statement in a document is admissible as evidence in criminal proceedings, the statement may be proved by producing either—

the document, or
(whether or not the document exists) a copy of the document or of the material part of it,

authenticated in whatever way the court may approve.

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