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Telecommunications Act 2001

Fibre fixed line access services - Enforcement and miscellaneous provisions

220: Evidence not otherwise admissible

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"The court can use special evidence to make good decisions."

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When the High Court is making decisions about fibre fixed line access services, it can consider evidence that would not normally be allowed. This can include statements, documents, or information that might help the court make a good decision. The court can do this when it is not dealing with criminal cases or cases about fines, and it thinks the evidence will be helpful.

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Part 6Fibre fixed line access services
Enforcement and miscellaneous provisions

220Evidence not otherwise admissible

  1. In the exercise of its jurisdiction under this Part, except in respect of criminal proceedings and proceedings for pecuniary penalties, the High Court may receive in evidence any statement, document, or information that would not be otherwise admissible but that may in its opinion assist it to deal effectively with the matter.

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  • Section 220: inserted, on , by section 24 of the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 48).