What is the confrontation principle in cross-examination of a witness for a party opposed in interest?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from R. v. M.P., 2016 ONSC 5807 (CanLII):

The rule in Browne v. Dunn, as it has come to be known, reflects a confrontation principle in the context of cross-examination of a witness for a party opposed in interest on disputed factual issues… The rule is rooted in…considerations of fairness… …

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