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Miscellaneous provisions - Application of Evidence Act 2006

31: Application of Evidence Act 2006

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"How Judges use the Evidence Act to decide on gang symbols"

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When a Judge is deciding if a sign, symbol, or representation is gang insignia, they can apply section 128 of the Evidence Act 2006. You need to know that this does not change how section 128 of the Evidence Act 2006 is used. The Judge can use this section to help make their decision.

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Part 4Miscellaneous 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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