Reform of character references in sexual crime cases needed, say campaigners
Dean McLaughlin and Eve RosatoBBC News NIBBCHaileigh Ashton Lamont believes those convicted of sexual crimes should not have the option of a character reference.The use…
NYPD’s references to ‘outside agitators’ at student protests sparks criticism
1 of 3 | NYPD police officers remove and arrest Pro-Palestine protesters who occupied the Hamilton Hall building the campus at Columbia University in New…
ACT Bar Association rejects proposal to scrap good-character references in sentencing convicted child sexual abusers
In short: The ACT Bar Association says it will not support a proposed reform to stop people convicted of child sexual abuse using good-character references in their court…