Evidence Act 2008: section 95

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95. Use of evidence for other purposes

(1) Evidence that under this Part is not admissible to prove a particular
matter must not be used to prove that matter even if it is relevant for
another purpose.

(2) Evidence that under this Part cannot be used against a party to prove a
particular matter must not be used against the party to prove that matter even
if it is relevant for another purpose.

Sub-section (2) prevents tendency or coincidence reasoning being used when evidence is not admissible under Part 3.6. This is an exception to the general principle of admissibility under the UEA.

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