Catchwords
Evidence – Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) - Character evidence - Accused raised own good character - Judicial discretion to allow cross-examination of accused on alleged past misdeeds not directly related to facts in issue - Whether discretion to allow cross-examination miscarried.
Words and phrases – "good character" - "credibility" - "leave, permission or direction" - "unfairness".
Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) – ss 55, 56, 102, 104, 106, 112, 135, 192.
Legal Profession Act 1987 (NSW) – s 155.