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R v Hunter and others [2015] EWCA

Crim 631

 Absolute good character

• A defendant who has-

(i) no previous convictions or cautions recorded against him, and

(ii) no other reprehensible conduct alleged, admitted or proven.

Entitled to both limbs of the good character direction (full

standard direction)

• What weight is to be given to each limb is a matter for the jury. The

judge must tailor the terms of the direction to the case before him.