Please write in UK english based on uk law a 1000 word essay using Harvard referencing. Bad Character Evidence . What is bad character? refer to section 98 and section 112. Look at bad character of a non defendent by refereing to section 100(1). Section 101(1) looks at bad character of the defendent. Is it fair? Is it more prejudicial than it ought to be? Look at the 7 gateways look at bad character of a defendent and a non defendent, the grounds for admissibility, is it important explanatory evidence? is it relevant to an important matter in issue between the defendent and the prosecution? FOCUS ON THIS -GATEWAY ''D''- What does propensity mean?refer to section 103(1). How is it established? Refer to section 103(2),(4) and (5) Look at R V HANSON, PICKSTONE AND GILMOUR, CA, 22 MARCH 2005 and what the court ruled. This is a leading case on gateway ''d''. Also refer to WOODHOUSE 2009 whisch is on the crimeline site. If it appears that evidence may be admitted under ground d of the gateways can it still be excluded? Refer to section 103(3). Is it unjust because of the length of time or any other reason? refer to section 101(3) and adverse effect on fairness. Does it have substantial probative value in relation to an important matter in issue between the defendent and co defendent? Include case of MURDOCH V TAYLOR 1965 Is it evidence to correct a false impression given by the defendent?refer to section 105 and the 5 circumstances in which this can arise. Look at when the defendent has made an attack on another persons character. Refer to section 101(3). Look at differences between this act and section 78 of PACE 1984. Show evidence of research and further reading.