Section 84 - Specific instances of conduct affecting credibility

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section and to section 85, evidence of specific instances of conduct of a witness relevant only as tending to prove or disprove traits of the character of the witness is not admissible to attack or support the credibility of the witness.

(2) Subject to section 52 relating to limitations on relevant evidence and to section 69 relating to limitations on interrogation, specific instances of the conduct of a witness relevant only as tending to prove or disprove traits of the character of the witness may, for the purpose of attacking or supporting the credibility of the witness, be inquired into on cross-examination of the witness or on cross-examination of a witness who testifies to an opinion of the character of the witness in question.