❓ Question regarding the purpose and impact of Victim Impact Statements under the Victims of Crime Act 1994, specifically whether they influence sentencing decisions. The Attorney General's response indicates a lack of available data on this influence.
AnsweredQoN 2083Legislative Council
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I refer to the
Victims of Crime Act 1994
, and ask -
(1) What is the purpose of a Victim Impact Statement?
(2) Is the Attorney General aware of any empirical research, data or other evidence to show that a Court in considering a sentence has been cognisant of the Victim Impact Statement in reducing or increasing a penalty as a consequence of the Victim Impact Statement?
Victims of Crime Act 1994
, and ask -
(1) What is the purpose of a Victim Impact Statement?
(2) Is the Attorney General aware of any empirical research, data or other evidence to show that a Court in considering a sentence has been cognisant of the Victim Impact Statement in reducing or increasing a penalty as a consequence of the Victim Impact Statement?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Attorney General
Response time
56 days
(2) There is no available data.
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