Cross-examination of an accused about their knowledge of a partner's drug dealing, used to undermine the accused's credibility regarding concern for their children, tends to show bad character and requires leave under s 15(2) of the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld); a judicial direction not to draw an inference of bad character may be insufficient to cure the resulting prejudice where intention is the central issue at trial.
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