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Section 49 Evidence Act enquiry

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From: Marcus W

Tēnā koutou Ministry of Justice,

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding section 49 of the Evidence Act 2006. Specifically, I request the following:

(1) Any data or records held by the Ministry on how frequently s 49 has been relied upon in criminal proceedings since 2006, including breakdowns by offence type, year, and outcome if available.

Please feel free to contact me if clarification is required. I am happy to refine the scope if needed to assist with the request.

Ngā mihi,
Marcus W

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