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flag New South Wales proposes removing "good character" from sentencing, sparking debate over victim trauma versus fair justice.

flag New South Wales proposes removing "good character" from criminal sentencing to reduce trauma for victims, but legal experts warn it could undermine fair justice. flag The NSW Bar Association opposes the move, arguing character evidence helps assess rehabilitation and applies across all socioeconomic groups. flag While victim advocates say the change centers survivors' experiences, critics note systemic inequities stem from underfunded legal services, not character references. flag Two members of the Sentencing Council dissented, supporting the retention of character evidence as vital for individualized sentencing and offender reform.

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