R v Nagawalli

[2009] NTSC 25

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1. Criminal Law -- Evidence -- Confessions and Admissions -- Statements -- Discretion to Exclude
1. Admissibility of conversations between accused and police officer at scene of crime
2. › caution not administered prior to conversation
3. › admissibility of taped conversation conducted pursuant to s 140 of the Police Administration Act (NT)
4. › non-compliance with the Anunga Rules
5. › accused had speech impairment
6. › admission unclear on tape
7. › further admission was a positive answer to a leading question
8. › unreasonable in the circumstances to question accused
9. › evidence held to be inadmissible.
1. Evidence Act (NT) s 26L; Police Administration Act (NT) ss 140, 142, 143.
1. Grimley v The Queen [1995] NTCCA 83; (1995) 121 FLR 282; R v Charlie [1995] NTSC 153; (1995) 121 FLR 306, discussed.