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CRIME SGS 16: CHARACTER EVIDENCE BPP University College LAW BPCRIME SGS 16: CHARACTER EVIDENCE  Character evidence relates to a person’s inclination to behave in a certain way. Primarily relevant to D in a criminal trial. How is good character to be treated by judge and jury?  Absolute Good Character o D is entitled to a good character direction on the ground of his 'absolute good character' if he has no previous convictions and no other reprehensible conduct is alleged, admit...

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CRIMINAL LITIGATION MOCK REVISION NOTES Classification of offences: • Summary only – start and end in Magistrates’ court. • Triable either way – either Magistrates’ or Crown Court. • Indictable only – Crown Court only. PACE COP Code C, NFG 6D: Solicitors only role at the police station is to protect and advance the legal rights of their client. Standard of proof: beyond reasonable doubt. Means Test: Automatic if gross income of under £12,475 + Merits Test: AJA 1999 Sc...

Solicitor’s considerations Taking instructions: • Letter of advice – confirmation of instructions, factual details and objectives, initial advice, summary of further information and agreed next steps. • Retainer – Code of Conduct Chapter 1 – fees, complaints etc. Costs in civil cases • Solicitor-client costs: profits + disbursements (+VAT). • Party-party costs: o CPR 44.2(2): General rule – loser pays winner’s costs. o CPR 44.2(1): Court has discretion to award costs....

PRIVATE COMPANY PUBLIC COMPANY Name Must end in Limited or Ltd (s.59(1)) Must end in Public Limited Company or PLC (s.58(1)) Min. shareholders 1 shareholder (s.7(1) and s.8(1)) 1 shareholder (s.7(1) and s.8(1)) Min. directors 1 director (s.154(1)) 2 directors (s.154(2)) Min. secretary No secretary required (s.270(1)) Secretary required (s.271) Certificates required prior to commencement of trading Certificate of Incorporation issued by Companies House (s.15(4)). Can commence tra...

Civil Litigation Revision Notes

Criminal Litigation Mock Revision Notes (DISTINCTION)

CIVIL LITIGATION REVISION NOTES(JAN)