A Robinson direction is not required where the complainant's evidence is supported by circumstantial evidence such as the accused's undisputed opportunity, the complainant's knowledge of intimate physical details, and physical evidence found at the accused's premises. The case also confirms that a s 93A statement can be received as evidence-in-chief at a s 21AK pre-recording hearing, and that s 21AN applications for further cross-examination of child witnesses will be refused where the defence case was put in the original cross-examination and the application is made at a late stage.
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