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Gangs Act 2024

Miscellaneous provisions - Application of Evidence Act 2006

31: Application of Evidence Act 2006

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“How judges decide what counts as a gang symbol”

When a judge needs to decide if something is a gang symbol for this law, they can use a special rule from another law. This rule is called section 128 of the Evidence Act 2006. It helps the judge figure out if a sign, symbol, or picture is actually a gang symbol.

The judge can always use this rule when they need to. It’s not the only way they can decide about gang symbols, but it’s a tool they can use to help them make their decision.

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Part 4 Miscellaneous provisions
Application of Evidence Act 2006

31Application of Evidence Act 2006

  1. A Judge may apply section 128 of the Evidence Act 2006 in deciding whether a sign, symbol, or representation is gang insignia for the purposes of this Act.

  2. Subsection (1) does not limit section 128 of the Evidence Act 2006.

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