33A
CurrentPrinciples of equity and good conscience
Part 4Public safety orders
Division 3Enforcement and evidentiary provisions
33A Principles of equity and good conscience
In proceedings under this Part, other than for an offence, a court—
(a)
is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform itself as the court thinks fit; and
(b)
must act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case without regard to technicalities and legal forms.
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