Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 459

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459. The order to be followed in the examination of witnesses shall be as hereunder: The party calling the witness proceeds to examine him; then the opposite party may, if he so desires, cross-examine him; an y juror may then put any question w hich he may deem necessary; an d the court, besides the questions which it may deem proper to pu t in the course of the examination or cross-examination, may finally put any other question which it shall deem necessary. CRIMINAL CODE [CAP. 9. 301 Where accused takes stand to testify. Added by: III.2002.110. Amended by: XIII.2002.10.

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