The Crown applied to introduce expert opinion evidence and discreditable conduct evidence at the accused's trial for human trafficking and prostitution-related offences.
The court admitted the expert evidence of a police detective regarding the prostitution subculture, finding it necessary to assist the jury in understanding the complainant's behaviour.
However, the court excluded evidence of the accused's prior convictions for similar offences, finding the prejudicial effect outweighed the probative value due to a lack of distinctive similarities.
The court delivered a mixed ruling on the admissibility of various pictures and social media posts found on the accused's devices, admitting those directly relevant to the charges while excluding those that merely suggested a bad character.
