Judge says references written in support of MP jailed for sexual assault can be released
Character references that were provided for the sentencing of the jailed former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke should “in principle” be released, a judge has said following an application by media.
Mrs Justice Whipple was also dismissive of attempted interventions by five Tory MPs and a peer who were rebuked by senior judges for seeking to exert “improper” influence before Wednesday’s hearing.
