Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 637
637. Any objection from any of the causes referred to in articles
630, 633 and 636, shall affect only the cred ibility of the witn ess, as
to which the decision shall lie in the discretion of those who have to
judge of the facts, regard being had to the demeanour, conduct, and
character of the witness, to the probability, consistency, and other
features of his statement, to the corroboration which may be
forthcoming from other testimony , and to all the circumstances of
the case:
Provided that particular care must be taken to ensure that
evidence relating to the sexual history and conduct of the vict im shall
not be permitted unless it is relevant and necessary.
Production of
fullest evidence
available.
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