Project 112 – Admissibility of propensity and relationship evidence in WA

Independent report
Independent report: Commenced 2021; Completed 2022
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Terms of Reference

The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to answer the following question:

Having regard to section 31A of the Evidence Act 1906 (WA) and the more recently introduced section 97A of the Model Uniform Evidence Bill, what rules should apply to determine the admissibility of propensity and relationship evidence, and other evidence of discreditable conduct, so that all relevant evidence is available to Western Australian courts, while also ensuring the right to a fair trial?

Outcomes

The Final Report was tabled in Parliament on 17 August 2022.