Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the defendant's right to examine the complainant was violated by the absence of any direct or indirect confrontation
Decisione estratta
Yes. The complainant's statements were decisive, and no sufficient reason justified denying even an indirect confrontation such as video transmission.
Motivazione estratta
The accused must normally be able to question the main incriminating witness at least once. Protective interests of the victim may justify restrictions, but here indirect confrontation would have adequately balanced both sides and the lack of technical facilities could not excuse the omission.