Propensity Evidence (Evidence Act) Flashcards
1
Q
What is propensity evidence?
A
EA06; S40(1)(a):
Evidence that tends to show a person’s propensity to act in a particular way or to have a particular state of mind
2
Q
How can propensity evidence be used?
A
To disprove a defence of mistake or innocent intention.
3
Q
How is propensity evidence demonstrated?
A
EA06; S40(1)(a):
Through evidence of acts, omissions, events, or circumstances with which a person is alleged to have been involved.
