Question 1 of 10

Ben and Sally are jointly charged in the Crown Court with a single count of burglary. Ben is relying on an alibi for his defence and intends to call two witnesses to say that he was with them at a swimming pool at the time of the alleged burglary. Sally’s defence is duress. She alleges that Ben threatened her with violence unless she took part in the burglary. Ben seeks your advice on the contents of the defence statement which has to be served. What is the most appropriate advice to give Ben about his defence statement?