Statutory minimum sentences for gross violence

The Attorney-General has requested the Sentencing Advisory Council (SAC) to provide its advice on sentencing for serious injury offences involving gross violence. SAC are to give advice relating to the introduction of statutory minimum penalties for juveniles aged 16-17 and adults. VALS' submission strongly opposes the introduction of these measures. See pdf download below.

Prior to our submission VALS made a media which can be accessed here.

VALS also made comment to a joint media release which can be downloaded below.

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Statutory minimum sentences for gross violence

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