❓ Hon. Maryka Groenewald asks why nearly 30% of convicted child sex offenders don't receive custodial sentences and under what conditions this occurs. The Attorney General's representative states sentencing is a judicial matter, independent of the Attorney General.
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Child sex offenders—Imprisonment1161.Hon Maryka Groenewaldto theparliamentary
secretary representing the Attorney General:I refer to the
answer to question on notice 702 that indicated that nearly 30% of convicted
child sex offenders did not receive a custodial sentence.(1) Can the Attorney General outline why almost
one in three convicted child sex offenders avoid imprisonment?(2) Under what conditions would a convicted child
sex offender not receive a prison sentence?
secretary representing the Attorney General:I refer to the
answer to question on notice 702 that indicated that nearly 30% of convicted
child sex offenders did not receive a custodial sentence.(1) Can the Attorney General outline why almost
one in three convicted child sex offenders avoid imprisonment?(2) Under what conditions would a convicted child
sex offender not receive a prison sentence?
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2 December 2025
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Hon Dan Caddy replied:I thank the member
for the question.(1)–(2) Sentencing decisions are made by
the judiciary based on the circumstances of each case and the applicable law,
independent from the Attorney General.
Child sex offenders—Imprisonment
for the question.(1)–(2) Sentencing decisions are made by
the judiciary based on the circumstances of each case and the applicable law,
independent from the Attorney General.
Child sex offenders—Imprisonment
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