When Will a Judge Direct a Jury to Acquit the Defendant

question 11

Multiple Choice

When will a judge direct a jury to acquit the defendant in areas of bad character evidence? Under S107 CJA 2003, a judge may either direct the jury to acquit the defendant , or will dishcarge the jury if there ought to be a retrial.

• A) If the evidence has been contaminated
• B) If the parties do not agree on the evidence
• C) If evidence of a D's bad character is admitted under Gateways (c) to (g)
• D) If there is a adverse effect on the fairness of the trial.