R v TJB is not authority for the proposition that there is an unacceptable risk of prejudice in conducting a joint trial involving more than one complainant in respect of allegations of sexual offences against young children; the presumption under s 194 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 is to the contrary. The case also confirms that s 32D(1)(a) of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 sets a high hurdle requiring 'substantial probative value', and evidence of allegations whose truth or falsity cannot be assessed by the jury does not meet this threshold.
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