Character evidence

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Vujin Contempt Appeal Judgement - 31.01.2000 TADIĆ Duško
(IT-94-1-A-R77)

130. At the same time, the Appeals Chamber has also taken into account as relevant to the guilt or innocence of the Respondent the evidence which was given as to his character. Such evidence is relevant because it bears on the questions as to whether the conduct alleged to constitute contempt was deliberate or accidental, and whether it is likely that a person of good character would have acted in the way alleged.

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