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Lawyers defend 'good character' evidence in sentencing

Top lawyers have hit back at sweeping changes to how criminals are sentenced, saying they will limit the court's ability to make just decisions.

AAP

NSW to remove ‘good character’ from being considered at sentencing hearings in nationwide first

Survivors of sexual abuse welcome the ‘monumental shift’ in how courts approach sentencing, while others say it could limit defendants’ rights

The Guardian - AU

Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished

People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of "good character" in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.

AAP

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Character references tell a court you’re a good person. Why are convicted rapists allowed to use them?

In a recent Newcastle trial, a jury found three men guilty on multiple charges of sexually assaulting three teenage girls over two nights.

The Conversation

Should Bonnie Blue Be Allowed At Schoolies? The OnlyFans Controversy, Explained

Bonnie Blue, an OnlyFans creator planning to come to Gold Coast's Schoolies has caused a LOT of controversy online. Here's all the deets.

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ACT govt to explore dropping character references for child sex offenders

The government will convene a roundtable on Friday.

The Canberra Times

'Horrific': Push to remove good character references for paedophiles

A petition was presented to the Assembly on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

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Barristers reject dropping child sexual abuser character references

Stance is 'tone deaf' and an 'insult', survivor and advocate says.

The Canberra Times

Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles

A petition is before the Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Today's rugby news as Welsh champions crowned and former All Black dies overnight

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Wales Online

ITV The Voice fans think they know the 'secret' to getting judges to turn

Fans on Twitter thought that the positive reaction meant picking a judge's song was a sure way to be liked on the show

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