A document used by a witness to refresh their memory is then always entered into evidence. Section 120 of the C.J.A. 2003 holds that it is NOT evidence unless the witness is cross-examined on the contents of the statement and consequently, those contents are received in evidence.

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The statement used by a witness to refresh their memory is not automatically entered into evidence. It is only considered evidence if the witness is cross-examined on the contents of the statement and those contents are received in evidence according to Section 120 of the C.J.A. 2003.

A Document Used by a Witness to Refresh Their Memory