Section 176 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

If, in a proceeding in which there is a jury, it is necessary to ascertain the law of another country which is applicable to the facts of the case, any question as to the effect of the evidence adduced with respect to that law is to be decided by the judge alone.

Related sections

• s 173 — Notification of other parties
• s 174 — Evidence of foreign law
• s 175 — Evidence of law reports of foreign countries
• s 177 — Certificates of expert evidence
• s 178 — Convictions, acquittals and other judicial proceedings
• s 179 — Proof of identity of convicted persons—affidavits by members of State or Territory police forces

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