EVIDENCE #54 | What Is the Effect of Failing to Cross-Examine a Witness?
From CLP Classroom by Dennis Chong
April 3, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
This episode explains the evidential consequences of failing to cross-examine a witness on a material part of their testimony.
What happens if a party fails to cross-examine a witness on a material part of his testimony? This episode explains the evidential consequences of such failure, including the principles from Wong Swee Chin v PP and the requirement to put one’s case during cross-examination. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com
People in this episode
Host: Dennis Chong
Topics covered
- cross-examination
- evidence
- legal principles
- testimony
- court procedures
Keywords
- cross-examination
- witness
- testimony
- evidence
- legal consequences
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Wong Swee Chin v PP
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