Exclusion of evidence of judgments and convictions

Current

(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 for section 91

Section 178 (Convictions, acquittals and other judicial proceedings) provides for certificate evidence of decisions.

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91 Exclusion of evidence of judgments and convictions