Current Projects
NSW Sentencing Council is currently working on the following projects. Select a project to know more details on this page:
An Examination of Sentencing Options for Serious Violent Offenders
An Examination of Sentencing Options for Serious Violent Offenders
The Attorney General has sought the advice of the Council on the most appropriate way of responding to the risks posed by serious violent offenders. The Council has been asked to:
(1) Advise on options for sentencing serious violent offenders;
(2) Examine and report on existing treatment options for and risk assessment of serious violent offenders;
(3) Examine and report on the adequacy of existing post custody management including parole and services available to address the needs of serious violent offenders and to ensure the protection of the community on their release;
(4) Advise on options for and the need for post sentence management of serious violent offenders; and
(5) Identify the defining characteristics of the cohort of offenders to whom any proposals should apply.
The Council's Consultation Paper outlining the issues involved is available here. Submissions in response are also available on our Publications page. Please contact the Council on 8061 9330 if you wish to make a late submission.
The Council is due to report to the Attorney General in 2011.
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