Australia Leading Case uncategorized

Alexander v The Queen

[1981] HCA 17; (1981) 145 CLR 395

JurisdictionAustralia

CourtHigh Court of Australia

Year1981

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Evidence of identification by reference to photographs is admissible, but carries particular risks (including disclosure of prior police contact) requiring careful direction.

Area of Law

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Miller v The Queen [2016] HCA 30; (2016) 259 CLR 380 (Miller v The Queen; Smith v The Queen; Presley v DPP (SA))

Vines v ASIC [2007] NSWCA 75; (2007) 73 NSWLR 451

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