Section 101A — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Credibility evidence, in relation to a witness or other person, is evidence relevant to the credibility of the witness or person that—
(a) is relevant only because it affects the assessment of the credibility of the witness or person, or
(b) is relevant—
(i) because it affects the assessment of the credibility of the witness or person, and
(ii) for some other purpose for which it is not admissible, or cannot be used, because of a provision of Parts 3.2 to 3.6.

Related sections

• s 99 — Requirements for notices
• s 100 — Court may dispense with notice requirements
• s 101 — Further restrictions on tendency evidence and coincidence evidence adduced by prosecution
• s 102 — The credibility rule
• s 103 — Exception: cross-examination as to credibility
• s 104 — Further protections: cross-examination as to credibility

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