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#732 Should Previous Good Character Matter After A Serious Crime?
Niall discusses the growing controversy surrounding character references in criminal cases following reports that former TD Jim Glennon provided a character reference for convicted sex offender Daniel Ramamoorthy.
The case has sparked outrage online and reignited a heated debate about whether judges should continue to consider personal references when sentencing serious offenders. Critics argue that character references create a two tier justice system where people with influence, powerful friends, political connections or professional status are treated differently to ordinary members of the…
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