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Evidence Act · s 54
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Evidence Act · s 54
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In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused person has a bad character is irrelevant unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant.
Explanation 1 — This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue.
Explanation 2 — A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.