AQW 10848/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Justice
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to prevent the use of good character references in relation to those accused of sexual offences.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 25 April 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 25 April 2024
- Answer due by
- 13 May 2024
- Answered
- 8 May 202413 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Justice
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I am aware of concerns around the use of good character references in court proceedings and am giving this matter my consideration. It will be important to take views from key stakeholders and also to learn from experiences in other jurisdictions to help inform my thinking.