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Section 98: “Bad character”

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c. 44)

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.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
View s.98 on legislation.gov.uk
s.30 Further provision about written chargess.100 Non-defendant’s bad character

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