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EVIDENCE ACT 2008 - SECT 123 Loss of client legal privilege—accused

EVIDENCE ACT 2008 - SECT 123

Loss of client legal privilege—accused

In a criminal proceeding, this Division does not prevent an accused from adducing evidence unless it is evidence of—

S. 123(a) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 55.35(b)).

        (a)     a confidential communication made between an associated accused and a lawyer acting for that person in connection with the prosecution of that person; or

S. 123(b) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 55.35(b)).

        (b)     the contents of a confidential document prepared by an associated accused or by a lawyer acting for that person in connection with the prosecution of that person.

Note

Associated accused is defined in the Dictionary.