❓ Mr. Love questions the Premier on government actions to improve community safety following repeated incidents involving violent offenders released on bail. The Premier outlines actions taken in response to a specific case, highlighting accountability and support for the victim.
AnsweredQoN 630Legislative Assembly
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VIOLENT OFFENDERS —
BAIL AND SUPERVISION ORDER RELEASE
630. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
What is the Premier's government doing to improve the safety of the Western
Australian community in the face of these repeated incidents?
BAIL AND SUPERVISION ORDER RELEASE
630. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
What is the Premier's government doing to improve the safety of the Western
Australian community in the face of these repeated incidents?
AnswerView source ↗
We are making people responsible for
their actions. In this instance, the young perpetrator in question will be held
responsible for his actions, and there are consequences for that. We all wish
that the circumstances did not occur and we all sympathise and empathise with
Danny Hodgson and the trauma that he has experienced as a result of this young
offender's actions. We are absolutely appalled by it. In this instance,
the police have done the right thing by opposing bail, but the courts overruled
the police and released him. I understand that the Attorney General has sought
advice on whether this individual should have been out in the community at the
time. What happened to Danny Hodgson was appalling and should not have
happened, but the Commissioner for Victims of Crime was able to reach out and
make the appropriate appeals and as a result of that the perpetrator of this
offence is now behind bars.
their actions. In this instance, the young perpetrator in question will be held
responsible for his actions, and there are consequences for that. We all wish
that the circumstances did not occur and we all sympathise and empathise with
Danny Hodgson and the trauma that he has experienced as a result of this young
offender's actions. We are absolutely appalled by it. In this instance,
the police have done the right thing by opposing bail, but the courts overruled
the police and released him. I understand that the Attorney General has sought
advice on whether this individual should have been out in the community at the
time. What happened to Danny Hodgson was appalling and should not have
happened, but the Commissioner for Victims of Crime was able to reach out and
make the appropriate appeals and as a result of that the perpetrator of this
offence is now behind bars.
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