Hearsay Evidence- part 1: What is it, and why is it bad?

Not every type of evidence is allowed in a trial. In this video we talk about hearsay evidence. Lawyer Helena Birt explains what it is and why it is generally not allowed. She also goes through the exceptions to the rule. We go through examples to illustrate the rule.
Timemarks
2:43 What is hearsay?
6:22 Why is hearsay "bad"?
7:40 Exceptions to the rule under the Principled Approach (necessity and reliability)
Speaker: Helena Birt (Family Lawyer)
Interviewer: Heather Hui-Litwin (Non-practising Lawyer, Founder of Litigation Help)
Stay with us this month on this important topic. Our next video is "Hearsay and Children's Statements in Family Law."
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