Commentary on Sections Part 11 - Evidence Chapter 1 : Evidence of Bad Character Section 110: Court's duty to give reason for rulings
390.Section 110 requires a court to give reasons for its rulings under these provisions. These must be given in open court and, in the magistrates' courts, entered into the register of proceedings, ensuring that a record is kept. This applies to rulings on whether an item to evidence is evidence of bad character, rulings on questions of admissibility and exclusion and any decision to withdraw a case from the jury.