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Should sexual assault trials stop using character references?

Character references in rape trials have caused controversy in recent weeks. Orla O’Connor, Dir...

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09.31 10 Apr 2021


Should sexual assault trials stop using character references?


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09.31 10 Apr 2021


Character references in rape trials have caused controversy in recent weeks. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women's Council, believes it's time to end the practice. She explained why with Susan. If this conversation affected you, get help here www.rcni.ie

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