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Exclusion of prejudicial evidence in criminal proceedings

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Chapter 3Admissibility of evidence
Part 3.11Discretionary and mandatory exclusions

137 Exclusion of prejudicial evidence in criminal proceedings

In a criminal proceeding, the court must refuse to admit evidence adduced by the prosecutor if its probative value is outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice to the defendant.

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Evidence Act 1995 s 137 — Exclusion of prejudicial evidence in criminal proceedings (Commonwealth) — Barrister AI