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Evidence Act 2011
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116 Directions to jury (1) If identification evidence has been admitted, the judge must tell the jury— (a) that there is a special need for caution before accepting identification evidence; and (b) of the reasons for the 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 telling the jury.