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In forceExclusion of evidence of judgments and convictions
Chapter 3Admissibility of evidence
Part 3.5Evidence of judgments and convictions
91 Exclusion of evidence of judgments and convictions
(1)
Evidence of the decision, or of a finding of fact, in an Australian or overseas proceeding is not admissible to prove the existence of a fact that was in issue in that proceeding.
(2)
Evidence that, under this Part, is not admissible to prove the existence of a fact may not be used to prove that fact even if it is relevant for another purpose.
Note:
Section 178 (Convictions, acquittals and other judicial proceedings) provides for certificate evidence of decisions.
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