Report in Relation to the Sentencing Bill 1995
Legislation Committee (1989 - 2001)· 26 October 1995general_report
The WA Legislation Committee reviewed the Sentencing Bill 1995, focusing on clauses related to judicial discretion, contempt of court, offender presence at sentencing, and victim-offender mediation. The committee largely recommended the Bill remain unaltered, emphasizing the need for judicial flexibility and caution regarding mandated mediation.
Impact
Judges, offenders, victims, legal professionals, and the Ministry of Justice are affected. The report aims to balance judicial discretion with fairness and efficiency in sentencing.
justicesentencingjudicial discretioncontempt of courtmediationoffendersvictimspre-sentence reportscriminal justiceWestern Australialegislationparliamentsentencing bill 1995criminal code
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