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Starr

Member since
December 2024

101 posts

I saw someone mention the importance of these this week (apologies - I can't find the post now)

Does anyone have experience?.I'm guessing you have to tell the referee why you want the reference? This is the bit that worries me...

Posted Thu March 20, 2025 1:25amReport post

Lolamoo73

Member since
November 2020

70 posts

We just had people that knew of the offence write one. I think my OH had 5 or 6 although I can't remember off the top of my head and they were mentioned by the judge positively when giving the sentence. She said she'd read them twice so I'd say they're worth doing.

Posted Thu March 20, 2025 10:59amReport post

Lost in the dark

Member since
November 2024

61 posts

Hi,

we were advised at the point a sentencing date was in place to provide any character references.

the individual providing one must state who they are and confirm they are aware of all charges against the person.

as the judge will need to read them we were told we didn't need to provide huge numbers, just key ones.

they were sent to the solicitors and are provided to the judge.

we were informed on the day they supported the probation report and they findings.



xx

Posted Thu March 20, 2025 7:38pmReport post

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