A direction on good character evidence using the phrase 'you are entitled to bear in mind' is adequate, though it would be preferable to direct more strictly in accordance with [name withheld] suggested directions in R v [name withheld]. The admissibility of forensic laboratory statistics on DNA recovery rates from contact samples was confirmed. Where defence counsel fails to put directly to a complainant that the incident did not occur, the appellate court will proceed on the basis that the complainant's account is accepted.
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