Section 116 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

(1) If identification evidence has been admitted, the judge is to inform the jury—
(a) that there is a special need for caution before accepting identification evidence, and
(b) of the reasons for that need for caution, both generally and in the circumstances of the case.
(2) It is not necessary that a particular form of words be used in so informing the jury.

Related sections

• s 113 — Application of Part
• s 114 — Exclusion of visual identification evidence
• s 115 — Exclusion of evidence of identification by pictures
• s 117 — Definitions
• s 118 — Legal advice
• s 119 — Litigation

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