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Evidence Act 2001
116Directions to jury
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116 Directions to jury
(1) If identification evidence has been admitted, the judge is to inform the jury –
(a) that there is a special need for caution before accepting identification evidence; and
(b) of the reasons for that need for caution, both generally and in the circumstances of the case.
(2) It is not necessary that a particular form of words be used in informing the jury.