Molly went to the police reporting that she was molested by a stranger in a mall. The police informed Molly that they would need to record a statement from her. (a) Identify the types of statement(s) tha

Question 1

Molly went to the police reporting that she was molested by a stranger in a mall. The police informed Molly that they would need to record a statement from her.

(a) Identify the types of statement(s) that can be obtained from Molly and the safeguards in respect of these statements (s).
(b) Molly is concerned that the statements she has provided will be used in Court. The police assured her that it will not because her statement is not admissible in court. Analyze what the police had assured Molly and consider whether it accurately reflects the admissibility of the statement(s) provided by Molly.

Question 2

Explain the differences in the criminal proceedings initiated in the State Courts and in the High Court.