Abuse Survivor Urges Justice Minister to Limit Character References
Update: 2025-12-07
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Tony Gribben, a survivor of clerical abuse, urges the Justice Minister to limit character references in court cases, especially those involving sexual offenses against children. He highlights a case where priests provided references for a convicted man, deeply upsetting the victims family. This incident occurred in the Diocese of Dromore, where Gribben founded a group for abuse survivors. He raised concerns with Archbishop Eamon Martin, leading to new guidance for clergy on handling requests for court references. The Department of Justice plans to review sentencing issues and acknowledges the influence of character evidence in criminal trials. The debate around character references in cases like rape and sexual assault continues in Northern Ireland.
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