QUESTION 5
When evaluating the probative value of evidence, the court will consider whether certain 'facts' have been corroborated. If self-corroboration is disallowed, why can it still be adduced in trials? In South African law of evidence
A.
Self-corroborative evidence is only allowed at trial if the party who adduces the evidence can prove that the evidence has not been manufactured.
B.
Self-corroborative evidence is not evidence of corroboration, rather evidence that someone has been consistent, for example, where a dock identification is made together with evidence of previous identification in an identification parade.
C.
Self-corroborative evidence strengthens the support for specific testimony by a witness over that of the accused.
D.
Self-corroborative evidence may never be adduced. It is unconditionally inadmissible.
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