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# character references

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14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
People who give character references for sexual offenders can now be cross-examined in court
Michael D Higgins signed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 today.
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Experts call for 'careful consideration' of proposals to cross-examine references in rape trials
'Good men need to speak up': Call for GAA officials to stop giving character references in rape trials