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Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition – Support Videos

Preparing for the Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition? Watch these explainers, demonstrations and expert tips on key aspects of criminal trials.

Overview

Use the links below to jump to the right section Beginning of the trial Opening speech – Prosecution Examination-in-Chief of Prosecution Witness 1 Cross-examination of Prosecution Witness 1 Examination-in-Chief of Prosecution Witness 2 Legal Adviser reading Section 9 Statement Examination-in-Chief of Defendant Examination-in-Chief of Defence Witness 2 Cross-examination of Defence Witness 2 Closing Speech –…

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