282Scientific examinations

282 Scientific examinations

282 Scientific examinations

(1) Unless otherwise directed by the court, it is not necessary for a person who has made a scientific examination of any article or living person or dead body to give evidence of the result of the examination.

(2) A certificate under the hand of any such person stating—

(a) that he or she has made the examination, and

(b) the nature of his or her scientific qualifications, and

(c) the facts and conclusions he or she has arrived at,

is admissible as evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.

(3) (Repealed)

s 282 (previously s 109): Renumbered 2001 No 119, Sch 1 [104]. Am 2001 No 119, Sch 1 [105]; 2014 No 59, Sch 1.6 [4].