While the WA government has announced plans to ban character references in criminal cases, the state's chief justice says references can help judges better understand an offender's prospects of ...

Naomi Long said she had been "concerned for some time about potential inequalities between defendants and complainants" ...

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

Character references can be a powerful tool in your job search arsenal, especially when aiming for high-paying positions. Whether you’re providing one for a colleague or requesting one for yourself, ...

The SA government is proposing abolishing the use of good character references during sentencing for all criminal offences, a ...

Domestic violence legal experts are urging caution over a radical push to scrap the ‘good bloke’ defence for all crimes in ...

A NEW law is being proposed that would allow for the cross-examination of anyone who provides a character reference for a sex offender. As it stands, character references can be offered to the court ...

When applying for jobs, offering employers character and moral references can provide confirmation that you possess the skills you highlight on your resume. In addition, employers who request ...

You've probably heard the topic of "character references" mentioned in the news this week, after Hollywood actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis faced backlash for supporting a former co-star convicted ...

Tony Gribben, who was abused by Fr Malachy Finegan, says the Justice Minister should end or limit the use of character references in sex offence cases. A survivor of clerical abuse is calling for the ...