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First Report on the Crime (Serious & Repeat Offenders) Sentencing Act 1992 and The Criminal Law Amendment Act 1992

Legislation Committee (1989 - 2001)· 14 May 1992general_report

The WA Legislation Committee's first report on the Crime (Serious & Repeat Offenders) Sentencing Act 1992 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1992 focuses on the broad legal and human rights implications of the former. The report acknowledges public concern over juvenile crime, particularly involving stolen vehicles, and the government's attempt to address it. The committee received numerous submissions and heard from a wide range of stakeholders.

Impact

The legislation and subsequent review impact young offenders, potential victims of crime, the judiciary, legal professionals, police, welfare and community groups, and the broader community. Aboriginal people are specifically mentioned as an affected group.

justicepublic_sectorindigenousjuvenile crimerepeat offenderssentencingcriminal lawhuman rightsWestern Australialegislationparliamentary committeeyouth justicerehabilitationpunishmentAboriginalstolen vehiclespolice pursuitchildren's court

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