Admitting Post Mortem Reports

Summary

Post mortem reports can be admitted as evidence under expert evidence, documentary evidence, and hearsay exceptions provisions of the Evidence Act. In Fiji, the doctor who performed the post mortem may need to testify, and certified reports might be admissible under documentary evidence rules. For specific applicability, consult the local Fiji Evidence Act or a legal professional.

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*. What provision of the Evidence Act in fiji would you rely upon to have a post mortem report admitted in Court as evidence?
In Fiji, the Evidence Act may have provisions similar to other jurisdictions regarding the admission of post mortem reports. Typically, you might rely on provisions regarding:
- Expert Evidence: The report may be admitted if the doctor who performed the post mortem testifies.
- Documentary Evidence: A certified post mortem report might be admissible under documentary evidence rules.
- Hearsay Exceptions: Some reports might be admitted under exceptions to hearsay rules.
For specific sections or the exact provision, consulting the local Fiji Evidence Act or a legal professional in Fiji would be necessary.