Q: Describe Witness box ?

Ans: Witnesses usually stand in the witness box to give their evidence once they have made an oath or affirmation to be truthful. Some witnesses will give their evidence remotely via an audio-visual link. Witnesses are asked questions by the lawyers involved in the case – this is called being examined and cross-examined.

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