Where coincidence evidence in child sexual offence cases involves similarities that are 'relatively usual in the constellation of cases in which that offence occurs', the dissimilarities between the events may undermine the underlying unity to the point where the evidence lacks significant probative value. The complexity of jury directions required when uncharged acts are admissible for some charges but not others is a significant factor weighing against admissibility under s 101(2).
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