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Under what section of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 is the admissibility of defendant bad character evidence discussed?
Under what section of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 is the admissibility of defendant bad character evidence discussed?
- Section 101(a–g) (correct)
- Section 103(a–e)
- Section 102(a–f)
- Section 100(a–g)
What is the mnemonic provided in the text to remember the gateways for admissibility of defendant bad character evidence?
What is the mnemonic provided in the text to remember the gateways for admissibility of defendant bad character evidence?
- Agreement, Blurts it out, Context, Done it before, 'E did it, False impression, Gets at the witness (correct)
- ABCDEF
- Gateway A, Gateway B, Gateway C, Gateway D, Gateway E, Gateway F, Gateway G
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What is the first gateway for the admissibility of defendant bad character evidence discussed in the text?
What is the first gateway for the admissibility of defendant bad character evidence discussed in the text?
- Third-party testimony
- Spontaneous confession
- Agreement of the parties (correct)
- Unauthorized disclosure
In which section of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 is it mentioned that evidence of bad character is admissible if it falls within one of the gateways?
In which section of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 is it mentioned that evidence of bad character is admissible if it falls within one of the gateways?
Which section allows defendants to introduce evidence of their own bad character?
Which section allows defendants to introduce evidence of their own bad character?
What type of agreement is considered enough for evidence to be admitted through the 'Agreement of the parties' gateway?
What type of agreement is considered enough for evidence to be admitted through the 'Agreement of the parties' gateway?
What is a possible reason for a defendant to adduce evidence under section 101(1)(b)?
What is a possible reason for a defendant to adduce evidence under section 101(1)(b)?
Under section 101(1)(c), what defines 'important explanatory evidence'?
Under section 101(1)(c), what defines 'important explanatory evidence'?
In which scenario would leave of the court be required to adduce evidence under section 101(1)(c)?
In which scenario would leave of the court be required to adduce evidence under section 101(1)(c)?
What does s.112 define as an 'important matter' under section 101(1)(d)?
What does s.112 define as an 'important matter' under section 101(1)(d)?
According to section 103, what are some matters in issue between the defendant and the prosecution?
According to section 103, what are some matters in issue between the defendant and the prosecution?
When can evidence be adduced under section 101(1)(d)?
When can evidence be adduced under section 101(1)(d)?
