The term that is used in this bill—“new matter of significance”—can include new information, new evidence, new law. New law can be a new matter of significance that could call into question the reliability of a verdict.
December 14th, 2023 / 4:30 p.m.
Senior Counsel, Public Law and Legislative Services Sector, Department of Justice
The term that is used in this bill—“new matter of significance”—can include new information, new evidence, new law. New law can be a new matter of significance that could call into question the reliability of a verdict.
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