Pre-Recorded Examination in Chief Pre-recorded examination in chief is when a person gives their account of an incident pre-recorded on camera instead of giving it in court.1 Section 27 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (back) Section 27 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 First published: January 09, 2015 Last updated: July 28, 2015
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