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In forceThe credibility rule
Chapter 3Admissibility of evidence
Part 3.7Credibility
Division 2Credibility of witnesses
102 The credibility rule
Credibility evidence about a witness is not admissible.
Note 1:
Specific exceptions to the credibility rule are as follows:
- evidence adduced in cross‑examination (sections 103 and 104);
- evidence in rebuttal of denials (section 106);
- evidence to re‑establish credibility (section 108);
- evidence of persons with specialised knowledge (section 108C);
- character of accused persons (section 110).
Other provisions of this Act, or of other laws, may operate as further exceptions.
Note 2:
Sections 108A and 108B deal with the admission of credibility evidence about a person who has made a previous representation but who is not a witness.
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