Question 1 of 10

You are prosecuting Stuart at his Crown Court trial. He is alleged to have committed an offence of s.18 wounding on his ex-girlfriend Nancy. At the time of the alleged assault, Nancy made a 999 call to the police identifying Stuart as being responsible for the injuries she sustained. This call was recorded by the police. You learn that Nancy is now unwilling to attend Court to testify as she is afraid of Stuart and the potential consequences for her if she does so. You would like to adduce the recording of the telephone call to the police as evidence that Stuart was responsible for her injuries. Which of the following arguments should you put forward in support of your application to admit the evidence?