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R v Patel

(2012) 247 CLR 531
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2012
Statusunclear

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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