❓ Hon. Alison Xamon asks about the government's plans to increase sentencing flexibility as outlined in the 2019-20 budget. The Attorney General responds with details of a court intervention pilot program.
AnsweredQoN 2273Legislative Council
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I refer to the Western Australian State Budget 2019-20, page 368, Significant Issues Impacting the
Agency, 1., and I ask: (a) how does the Government intend to increase "sentencing flexibility"; and (b) when is it anticipated these changes will be introduced?
Agency, 1., and I ask: (a) how does the Government intend to increase "sentencing flexibility"; and (b) when is it anticipated these changes will be introduced?
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Answered
3 September 2019
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Leader of the House representing the Attorney General
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10 days
a) The Government will pilot a court intervention program at the Perth Magistrates Court that will use conditional bail as a mechanism for diverting low level offenders to community based treatment and support, where safe and appropriate to do so.
b) The pilot is due to commence in August 2020 and will be fully evaluated after three years.
b) The pilot is due to commence in August 2020 and will be fully evaluated after three years.
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