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FOREIGN EVIDENCE ACT 1994 - SECT 15

Discretion to exclude evidence

             (1)  This section applies to any civil proceeding or criminal proceeding in a superior court, the Federal Magistrates Court or an inferior court.

             (2)  If it is in the interests of justice to do so, a court may exclude from the proceeding evidence obtained under this Part, even if it is otherwise admissible.

             (3)  This Part does not affect a court's power under any other law to exclude, or limit the use of, evidence:

                     (a)  because it has been obtained unlawfully or improperly; or

                     (b)  because it would, if admitted, operate unfairly or be unfairly prejudicial to a party; or

                     (c)  for any other reason.



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