You are prosecuting Kelvin who is on trial in the Crown Cour…
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Yоu аre prоsecuting Kelvin whо is on triаl in the Crown Court for s.18 GBH. It is аlleged that during an argument he intentionally pushed Caitlin, his neighbour, into a glass window. The window smashed and caused significant injuries to Caitlin. During the incident, Caitlin rang the police from her mobile phone and the 999 call was recorded. Caitlin can be heard crying and asking for help because Kelvin had smashed her into the window. Caitlin gave a statement to the police but subsequently refused to attend court having told the officer in the case that she is too afraid of Kelvin. You now wish to adduce the recording of Caitlin's 999 call to the police to prove Kelvin assaulted Caitlin. The defence object on the basis that the recording is hearsay. What is the best approach for you to take to secure the admissibility of Caitlin's 999 call?