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In forceDiscretion to exclude evidence
Part 2Examination of witnesses abroad
Division 4Miscellaneous
15 Discretion to exclude evidence
(1)
This section applies to any civil proceeding or criminal proceeding in a superior court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) or an inferior court.
(2)
If it is in the interests of justice to do so, a court may exclude from the proceeding evidence obtained under this Part, even if it is otherwise admissible.
(3)
This Part does not affect a court’s power under any other law to exclude, or limit the use of, evidence:
(a)
because it has been obtained unlawfully or improperly; or
(b)
because it would, if admitted, operate unfairly or be unfairly prejudicial to a party; or
(c)
for any other reason.
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