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Confrontation of conflicting witnesses
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
A procedure to clarify relevant contradictions by confronting the people who gave conflicting statements. It is subject to statutory conditions and limits.
Legal reference
Criminal Procedure Act · Art. 451 — Confrontation of conflicting witnesses, Art. 455 — Confrontation of conflicting witnesses
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.