Question 1 of 10

William is charged with using threatening words and behaviour. It is alleged that he assaulted Ravinder, a ticket inspector, after Ravinder had stopped him when travelling on the London Underground without a ticket. In his witness statement Ravinder stated that William was only verbally abusive towards him. However, when giving evidence Ravinder said that William also grabbed him by the lapels of his jacket and pushed him against the ticket barrier. Which ONE of the following statements is the CORRECT advice as regards challenging Ravinder about the inconsistencies between his evidence and his witness statement?

A. A B. No questions in cross examination can be put to Ravinder regarding the contents of his witness statement as his witness statement is documentary hearsay. C. B D. The witness statement is hearsay but an application ought to be made to admit the witness statement under s. 114(1) (d) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. E. C F. Ravinder can be cross examined on the witness statement only after it is first admitted in evidence as a hearsay document prepared for the purposes of pending criminal proceedings under s. 117 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. G. D H. Ravinder can be cross examined on the witness statement and if, having been shown the statement, he accepts that he made it; the statement may then be admitted as evidence of any matter stated in it.