​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Orality


Orality is the legal principle that evidence should ordinarily be presented orally in court.


The principle supports fairness by allowing witnesses to be questioned and challenged through *cross-examination.


Orality helps judges and juries assess the credibility, demeanor, and reliability of witnesses directly.


Although modern legal systems increasingly permit written and recorded evidence, oral testimony remains a fundamental feature of adversarial proceedings.


The principle is especially important in criminal trials where procedural fairness is closely protected.