Character reference

[Itsalovelyday]

I have been asked to write a character reference.

Can anyone tell me who would it be made available too? Is it just the judge? Is it likely to be referred to in summing up.

I assume it won't be read out in open court.

Character references are used by the judge / magistrate for sentencing purposes- ie after conclusion of the trial

You may find this helpful as to how to craft a character reference

gqs-solicitors.co.uk/news/articles-and-blogs/post/character-references

the summing up I heard tlrefered to the character refrences, but didn't say what they had said only that they were good. The judge didn't even say who they were from.