Which of the following is used to exclude improperly obtained evidence? s.78 of P.A.C.E. is the only means to exclude such evidence. Answer A relates to confessions, C to hearsay evidence and D is false.
A)s)76 of P.A.C.E.
B)s)78 of P.A.C.E.
C)s)126 C.J.A. 2003
D)s)128 C.J.A. 2003

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Section 78 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (P.A.C.E.) is specifically used to exclude improperly obtained evidence. Sections 76 and 126 of the Criminal Justice Act (C.J.A.) 2003 relate to confessions and hearsay evidence respectively, but do not address the exclusion of improperly obtained evidence. Section 128 of the C.J.A. 2003 does not exist. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Which of the Following Is Used to Exclude Improperly Obtained