1984 Ed.]

Evidence

[CAP. 8

Section

Page

58.

39.

Admissibility of expert opinion and certain expressions of non-expert opinion Evidence of foreign law

40

41

60.

Interpretation, application to arbitrations etc. and savings

42

61.

[Repealed]

43

PART VI

CONVICTIONS AND PRIVILEGE

Convictions, etc. as evidence in civil proceedings

Convictions as evidence in civil proceedings

62.

63.

Findings of adultery as evidence in civil proceedings

64.

Conclusiveness of convictions for purposes of defamation actions...

Privilege

Privilege against incrimination of self or spouse

65.

66.

Abolition of certain privileges

*

67.

Consequential amendments relating to privilege

General

68.

Interpretation and savings of Parts IV and VI...

69.

Rules

PART VII

DEPOSITIONS

Admissibility in evidence in criminal proceedings of deposition of person dead,

70.

etc.

71.

72.

73.

Prima facie proof of examination having been duly taken Objection that deposition tendered was not signed by magistrate

Power to take deposition of person dangerously ill, etc., and admissibility thereof

74.

Interpretation

PART VIII

EVIDENCE FOR PROCEEDINGS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS

Evidence for civil proceedings

75. Application to the High Court for assistance in obtaining evidence for civil proceedings in another court

76.

77.

Power of a court in Hong Kong to give effect to an application for assistance Privilege of witnesses

77A..

Effect of subpoena

50

50

51

52

Evidence for criminal proceedings

77B.

Power of Hong Kong court to assist in obtaining evidence for criminal proceedings in an overseas court

52

Supplementary

77C.

Rules of court

77D. Saving

52

53

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