Inconsistencies and deficiencies in a child complainant's evidence in sexual offence cases may reasonably be regarded as of little moment by a jury that has seen the complainant and observed her reactions and responses when tested, particularly where the complainant's evidence is not contradicted by the accused's evidence or other evidence in the manner that applied in M v The Queen. Flight by the accused after being denounced is capable of constituting an admission supporting the complainant's evidence.
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