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Evidence Act 2008
123Loss of client legal privilege—accused
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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.
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Associated accused is defined in the Dictionary.