Evidence of an accused's acquiescence to inculpatory statements made in their presence is not an 'indispensable intermediate step' requiring a Shepherd direction where there is a strong independent evidentiary basis for guilt, including circumstantial evidence of active participation in the offence and its aftermath. The case illustrates how post-offence conduct (cooperation in body disposal, absence of protest, prison van conversation) can independently support a finding of aiding under s 7(1)(c) of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld).
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