44DDirection not required regarding complaint made in general terms

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44D Direction not required regarding complaint made in general terms

(1) This section applies if—

(a) evidence is given of a previous representation; and

(b) the representation is a complaint, made by the victim of an alleged offence, about the commission of the offence; and

(2) The trial judge is not required to direct the jury not to substitute the evidence of the previous representation for evidence relating to a specific charge.

S. 44E inserted by No. 37/2017 s. 5.

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