Wednesday 9 September 2009

'Where did he kiss you?'

It was highlighted in no uncertain terms the other day that you must plan your questions with sufficient detail when cross examining. In the case in question, a Claimant from Pakistan had to meet his truelove covertly for fear of persecution. The opposing advocate attempted to ask the Claimant where this location was but actually phrased it as; 'where did he kiss you?' The Judge cracked a smile fearing the worst.

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