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In forceCompetence and compellability—judges and jurors
Part 2.1Witnesses
Division 2.1.1Competence and compellability of witnesses
16 Competence and compellability—judges and jurors
(1)
A person who is a judge or juror in a proceeding is not competent to give evidence in the proceeding.
(2)
However, a juror is competent to give evidence in the proceeding about matters affecting conduct of the proceeding.
(3)
A person who is or was a judge in an Australian or overseas proceeding is not compellable to give evidence about the proceeding unless the court gives leave.
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