❓ Question on Notice regarding drug-related convictions and sentencing in WA during 2014, specifically focusing on crystal methamphetamine involvement. Data limitations prevent a complete answer.
AnsweredQoN 4689Legislative Assembly
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(1) In 2014 how many adults were convicted of an offence or offences involving: (a) drug use; (b) drug possession; and (c) dealing/trafficking? (2) For each of the categories above: (a) how many were sentenced between 12 and 24 months; (b) how many were sentenced between 24 and 36 months; and (c) how many were sentenced between 36 and 48 months? (3) for each of the categories above, how many offenders had crystal methamphetamine use, possession or dealing as a component of their offence; and? (4) for each of the categories above, how many offenders had crystal methamphetamine dealing to a child as a component of their offence?
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Answered
16 February 2016
Responded by
Minister representing the Attorney General
Response time
98 days
(1)
(a) 42
(b) 5954
(c) 909
(2)
For “drug use” (a) 0; (b) 0 and (c) 0
For “drug possession:” (a) 1, (b) 0 and (c) 0
For “dealing/trafficking” (a) 204, (b) 98 and (c) 79
(3) & (4) The type of drug is not recorded in the electronic data system.
(a) 42
(b) 5954
(c) 909
(2)
For “drug use” (a) 0; (b) 0 and (c) 0
For “drug possession:” (a) 1, (b) 0 and (c) 0
For “dealing/trafficking” (a) 204, (b) 98 and (c) 79
(3) & (4) The type of drug is not recorded in the electronic data system.
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