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R v Patel
(2012) 247 CLR 531
Key Principle
The HCA held that expert evidence in a criminal trial must be based on a proper foundation of specialised knowledge; the trial judge must ensure the evidence meets the requirements of the Evidence Act before admitting it.
Area of Law
criminal
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