Rule 20.4 Unopposed hearsay evidenceI1
England and Wales
(1)
This rule applies where—
(a)
a party has served notice to introduce hearsay evidence under rule 20.2; and
(b)
no other party has applied to the court to determine an objection to the introduction of the evidence.
(2)
The court must treat the evidence as if it were admissible by agreement.
[Note. Under section 132(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, rules may provide that evidence is to be treated as admissible by agreement of the parties if notice to introduce that evidence has not been opposed.]