Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

SUMMARY AUTHORITY RULES (SLI NO 196 OF 2008) - RULE 30

                Before the first prosecution witness is called to give evidence at a trial, the prosecuting officer may make an opening address, stating briefly for each charge in the charge sheet:

                (a)    the elements of the offence that must be proved before the accused person can be found guilty and convicted; and

               (b)    for each element -- the alleged facts on which the prosecuting officer will rely to support the charge; and

                (c)    the nature of the evidence that the prosecuting officer proposes to present to prove the alleged facts.