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• The accused puts his or her character in issue; Evidence of bad character may be admitted

at common law;
The previous convictions of a witness, other than the accused, may be admitted as evidence on

cross-examination in some cases. The cross-examiner may call evidence to prove the conviction
if the witness:

a. denies having been so convicted;
b. does not admit a conviction; or

c. refuses to answer.

Grenada
Good Character

In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of good character is relevant. 212

Bad Character

The fact that an accused has a bad character is irrelevant except where evidence has been given

that he has a good character. This section does not apply where the bad character is itself an

issue. A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character. 213

Guyana

The fact that a person is of a particular character is inadmissible in evidence on any inquiry

respecting his conduct except in the cases hereinafter mentioned:

Good Character

212 Grenada – Evidence Act Cap. 92, section 51
213 Grenada – Evidence Act Cap. 92, section 52
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