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provides exceptions to the credibility rule. First, for evidence adduced in re-examination of a witness. Second, if the court gives leave, the credibility rule does not apply to evidence of a prior consistent statement of a witness if—
evidence of a prior inconsistent statement of the witness has been admitted; or
it is or will be suggested (either expressly or by implication) that evidence given by the witness has been fabricated or re-constructed (whether deliberately or otherwise) or is the result of a suggestion.
Division 3—Credibility of persons who are not witnesses This Division implements recommendations 12-1 and 12-6 of the 2005 LRCs' Report.