S. 65(2)(a) amended by No. 53/2010 s. 201(1). 13, 30, 31 and 41 and Part 3.10 of the Evidence Act 2008; 2A of Part II of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958. Note to s. 65(2) amended by No. 53/2010 s. 201(2). Note Section 13 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for circumstances in which a person lacks capacity to give evidence. Section 30 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for a witness to give evidence through an interpreter. Section 31 of the provides for the giving Evidence Act 2008 Section 41 of the of Evidence evidence by Act a 2008 witness provides who is for deaf the or court's mute. powers to disallow improper questions. Part 3.10 of the Evidence Act provides for the application of privileges. Division 2A 2008 of Part II of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 provides for confidential communications in relation to proceedings with respect to sexual offences. (3) The may refuse to admit, or may limit the use to be made of, evidence if the court is satisfied— is just and equitable to do so; or probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger that the evidence may be unfairly prejudicial to a party or misleading or confusing. 66 Evidence may be by affidavit or sworn statement
S. 65(2)(a) amended by No. 53/2010 s. 201(1). 13, 30, 31 and 41 and Part 3.10 of the Evidence Act 2008; 2A of Part II of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958. Note to s. 65(2) amended by No. 53/2010 s. 201(2). Note Section 13 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for circumstances in which a person lacks capacity to give evidence. Section 30 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for a witness to give evidence through an interpreter. Section 31 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for the giving of evidence by a witness who is deaf or mute. Section 41 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for the court's powers to disallow improper questions. Part 3.10 of the Evidence Act 2008 provides for the application of privileges. Division 2A of Part II of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 provides for confidential communications in relation to proceedings with respect to sexual offences. (3) The may refuse to admit, or may limit the use to be made of, evidence if the court is satisfied— is just and equitable to do so; or probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger that the evidence may be unfairly prejudicial to a party or misleading or confusing. 66 Evidence may be by affidavit or sworn statement
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