The words 'is not admissible' in s 424A of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) mean 'is not admissible over objection', following R v Reed. Where alternative bases of liability (felony murder and mens rea murder) do not involve materially different issues or consequences, they may be included in a single murder count without requiring a direction that the jury must all be satisfied on at least one basis. The question whether lies constitute 'admissions' within the meaning of s 424A remains unresolved and may require determination by a five-judge bench.
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