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In Western Australia, approximately 30% of convicted child sex offenders do not receive custodial sentences.

🟡 Medium · Speech2 December 2025 · 109 words

Why do one in three convicted child sex offenders avoid prison in WA?

In WA, sentencing decisions for child sex offenders are made independently by the judiciary.

Sentencing decisions are made by the judiciary based on the circumstances of each case and the applicable law, independent from the Attorney General.

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