- Any Statement made by a defendant at a preliminary investigation or at Coroner’s inquest may not be given in evidence. True or False
- In a criminal proceedings, evidence of the fact that a defendant is of good character is inadmissible. True or False
Question 2- Emeka Ozoani SAN Courtroom Mail quiz 2026
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​Under the Evidence Act, statements made by a defendant during a preliminary investigation or a Coroner’s inquest are generally admissible in evidence, provided they were made voluntarily and follow the prescribed legal procedure. Specifically, if a person testifies or makes a statement during these proceedings, such records can be used in a subsequent trial, especially for the purpose of proving a confession or identifying inconsistencies in testimony.
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​In criminal proceedings, evidence that a defendant is of good character is admissible. This is a notable exception to the general rule against “character evidence.” A defendant is permitted to introduce evidence of their good character to show that it is unlikely they committed the crime. However, once the defendant introduces evidence of good character, the prosecution is then allowed to introduce evidence of bad character in rebuttal.