(1) Proof shall not be required about knowledge that is not reasonably open to question or is capable of verification by reference to a document the authority of which cannot reasonably be questioned.
(2) The Judge may acquire knowledge of the kind referred to in subsection (1), in any manner that the Judge thinks fit.
(3) The court, if there is a jury, including the jury, shall take knowledge of the kind referred to in subsection (1), into account.
(4) The Judge shall give a party such opportunity to make submissions, and to refer to relevant information, in relation to the acquiring or taking into account of knowledge of that kind as is necessary to ensure that the party is not unfairly prejudiced.