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Evidence Act 2006

Admissibility rules, privilege, and confidentiality - Statements of opinion and expert evidence

23: Opinion rule

You could also call this:

"What people think can't be used as evidence in court, except in some special cases"

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In a court case, you cannot use someone's opinion as evidence, unless section 24 or section 25 says you can. When someone gives an opinion, it is not allowed to be used in a proceeding. You can find more information about when an opinion can be used by looking at section 24 or section 25.

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Part 2Admissibility rules, privilege, and confidentiality
Statements of opinion and expert evidence

23Opinion rule

  1. A statement of an opinion is not admissible in a proceeding, except as provided by section 24 or 25.