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.

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The Answer is A, C

When Will a Judge Direct a Jury to Acquit the Defendant