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Perjury Act 1911: Core legislation governing truthfulness in court statements. The letter writer must ensure all statements are truthful, as making false statements could constitute perjury and result in criminal penalties.

Criminal Justice Act 1967: Establishes the legal framework for character witness statements and their use as evidence in criminal proceedings.

Criminal Procedure Rules 2020: Sets out specific rules for evidence submission in court, including requirements and format for character witness statements.

Civil Procedure Rules: Provides guidelines for evidence submission in civil courts and requirements for witness statements if the character letter is for civil proceedings.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of personal information, requiring consideration of privacy implications and proper consent for sharing personal details.

Contempt of Court Act 1981: Requires avoiding statements that could prejudice ongoing proceedings and maintaining appropriate court respect and decorum.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Governs the handling of spent convictions and privacy rights regarding past offenses in character references.