Part 11Evidence

Chapter 1Evidence of bad character

Introductory

98“Bad character”

References in this Chapter to evidence of a person’s “bad character” are to evidence of, or of a disposition towards, misconduct on his part, other than evidence which—

a

has to do with the alleged facts of the offence with which the defendant is charged, or

b

is evidence of misconduct in connection with the investigation or prosecution of that offence.