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826Meaning of fresh and compelling evidence
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826 Meaning of fresh and compelling evidence
After section 327C(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 insert—
"(3) To avoid doubt, a reference in this Chapter to evidence relating to an offence includes a reference to evidence relating to the issue of whether the presumption against criminal responsibility is rebutted in respect of the offence.".
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