The exclusionary rule of hearsay … a blessing or a curse?

Abstract

Few would disagree that the rule on hearsay is the most complex and confusing exclusionary rule of evidence. By and large, the exclusionary rule of hearsay dictates that a statement other than that made by a person whilst tendering oral evidence in proceedings is inadmissable as evidence of any fact or opinion stated. This applies equally to all statements made, whether oral, in writing, or by conduct and to hearsay of all degrees.