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Inferences from accused’s silence Inferences from accused’s silence

  1. 34Effect of accused’s failure to mention facts when questioned or charged.
  2. 35Effect of accused’s silence at trial.
  3. 36Effect of accused’s failure or refusal to account for objects, substances or marks.
  4. 37Effect of accused’s failure or refusal to account for presence at a particular place.
  5. 38Interpretation and savings for sections 34, 35, 36 and 37.
  6. 39Power to apply sections 34 to 38 to armed forces.
  7. 39APower to apply sections 36 and 37 in relation to food crime officers