❓ Mr. Quigley questions the Premier about the delay in introducing amendments to dangerous sex offender legislation, particularly in light of Warren John Ugle's imminent release. The Premier acknowledges the danger and promises the legislation will be introduced before Parliament rises.
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DANGEROUS SEX OFFENDERS — LEGISLATION
1024. Mr J.R. QUIGLEY to the
Premier:
I refer the Premier to media reports of the imminent release
of the dangerous sex offender Warren John Ugle despite his having repeatedly raped women and a girl as young as 11, including
whilst he was on parole. Why has the Premier not introduced amendments to the
dangerous sex offender legislation, promised by the Premier in March last year
to be introduced into the spring session of last yearXXX ###XXXs
Parliament?
1024. Mr J.R. QUIGLEY to the
Premier:
I refer the Premier to media reports of the imminent release
of the dangerous sex offender Warren John Ugle despite his having repeatedly raped women and a girl as young as 11, including
whilst he was on parole. Why has the Premier not introduced amendments to the
dangerous sex offender legislation, promised by the Premier in March last year
to be introduced into the spring session of last yearXXX ###XXXs
Parliament?
AnswerView source ↗
Ugle is a very dangerous offender;
I am very conscious of that. I can well understand concern over his release if
that were to happen. The dangerous sex offender legislation will be introduced
into the upper house before Parliament rises.
I am very conscious of that. I can well understand concern over his release if
that were to happen. The dangerous sex offender legislation will be introduced
into the upper house before Parliament rises.
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