102The credibility rule

102 The credibility rule

Credibility evidence about a witness is not admissible.

Note 1: Specific exceptions to the credibility rule are as follows:

Note: evidence adduced in cross‑examination (sections 103 and 104);

Note: evidence in rebuttal of denials (section 106);

Note: evidence to re‑establish credibility (section 108);

Note: evidence of persons with specialised knowledge (section 108C);

Note: character of accused persons (section 110).

Note: Other provisions of this Act, or of other laws, may operate as further exceptions.

Note 2: Sections 108A and 108B deal with the admission of credibility evidence about a person who has made a previous representation but who is not a witness.