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End of the ‘good bloke’ defence? WA’s plan to ban character references draws mixed response

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End of the ‘good bloke’ defence? WA’s plan to ban character references draws mixed response
End of the ‘good bloke’ defence? WA’s plan to ban character references draws mixed response
The move comes after Western Power stood down three employees who provided character references for a colleague convicted of rape.
The Age
The Age1 hrs ago
End of the ‘good bloke’ defence? WA’s plan to ban character references draws mixed response
The move comes after Western Power stood down three employees who provided character references for a colleague convicted of rape.
ABC News Australia
ABC News Australia🏁 first to report1 hrs ago
Good character references to be scrapped in all WA criminal cases
The WA government will scrap the use of good character references in court cases, which allow convicted criminals to receive reduced sentences.
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