Relationship evidence

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In law of evidence, relationship evidence describes a particular class of circumstantial evidence - evidence of events and interactions between witnesses (often the accused and the complainant) extraneous to the offences charged. The admissibility of this type of evidence derives from common law principles that stand outside the direct operation of the Uniform Evidence Acts ("UEA").[1]

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The best proof of relationship is a certified copy of the civil or religious birth record of the person filing for benefits showing the parents' names. When the relationship involves a legally adopted child or the parent of a legally adopted child, the best proof is a certified copy of the decree or order of adoption.[2]

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  1. ^ Sally Dowling, 'Symposium to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the NSW Evidence Act 1995' (2015) Banco Court, Supreme Court of NSW
  2. ^ https://rrb.gov/RB-21/FurnishingProof/Relationship


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