The case confirms that evidence with some unfair prejudice (including association with criminal organisations and inability to fully explain reactions without revealing criminal history) may be admitted where its probative value significantly outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice. A trial judge's summing up may refer to evidence not specifically relied upon in the Crown's address, provided the matters go to issues apparent during the trial and do not amount to advancing a new contention the accused has not had a fair opportunity to meet.
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