BSA Section 47 — In criminal cases previous good character relevant

CHAPTER II RELEVANCY OF FACTS — Character when relevant

General

Summary

In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused of a crime has a good character is considered relevant. This means the court may take the accused person's good character into account as a relevant fact in the case.

Official Text

In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.

Referred to by

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  • IEA §53 — In criminal cases previous good character relevant