Opinion Evidence

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Quiz on opinion evidence
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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
The following statement given by a doctor is opinion: "Those injuries are consistent with sexual assault."
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
Expert opinion evidence is...
Respuesta
  • Admissible so long as the jury's decision is not prejudicially swayed by the opinion.
  • Presumptively admissible
  • Presumptively inadmissible

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
Where the distinction between opinion and fact is not clear...
Respuesta
  • It is presumptively treated as opinion.
  • It is up to the judge to use discretion as to whether to admit it.
  • It is presumptively treated as fact.

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT part of the test in R v Mohan for admitting expert evidence?
Respuesta
  • Relevance
  • Necessity
  • Absence of any exclusionary rule
  • General acceptance of the expert's technique
  • The expert is properly qualified
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