Statements for Future Memory Can Be Evidence of Domestic Violence

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Judgment of the Supreme Court established case-law: statements made in inquiry by victims with family ties to the defendant have value of advance evidence and may be used in court.

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At issue are the so-called "future memory statements" that are permitted in domestic violence cases to prevent victims from having to repeat their version of events multiple times.

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STJ recalls the nature and objective of the declarations for future mem ber States which seek to avoid revitalising, reliving and remembering traumatic moments.

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The statements for future memory of victims of domestic violence and witnesses who have with the accused family or marriage bond can be evaluated in court, even with refusal of testimony in court, determined the Supreme Court of Justice.