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Section 290 - Crimes Act 1900 - Incriminating statements admissible though on oath — Zoe

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290 Incriminating statements admissible though on oath No incriminating statement by the accused, offered in evidence in any case, if the statement was made voluntarily, and before any charge preferred against him or her, shall be rejected, because of the statement having been on oath.

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