Regina v L Cassar; Regina v E Sleiman (Judgment No 17) [1999] NSWSC 436

Regina v L Cassar; Regina v E Sleiman (Judgment No 17) [1999] NSWSC 436

Transcripts of recorded conversations and evidence authenticating them are admissible, there being no reason to reject their tender or limit their use under sections 135-137 of the Evidence Act 1995.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Accused: Leanne Cassar; Accused: Emad Sleiman
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 May 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Admissibility Ruling
Outcome
Transcripts and evidence authenticating them are admissible.
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Transcripts, Recorded Conversations, Authentication of Evidence
Criminal Law Evidence Admissibility of Transcripts Recorded Conversations Authentication of Evidence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Leanne Cassar

Accused

Emad Sleiman

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Admissibility Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether transcripts of recorded conversations are admissible as evidence
  2. 2 Whether evidence authenticating transcripts is admissible
  3. 3 What use may be made of transcripts by the jury

Ratio Decidendi

Transcripts of recorded conversations and evidence authenticating them are admissible, there being no reason to reject their tender or limit their use under sections 135-137 of the Evidence Act 1995.

Court Disposition

Transcripts and evidence authenticating them are admissible.

Orders

  • Detective Acting Sergeant McNab's evidence is admissible.
  • Transcripts are admissible.