The Penalties and Sentences Act of 1994, governs every aspect of Queensland’s sentencing process and is one of our most important pieces of legislation; implementing a completely impartial justice sentencing system. This act attempts to establish a balance between punishments and positive outcomes for all the key stakeholders, but has come under scrutiny of recent times for supposedly being “soft on crime” (Judicial Conference of Australia, 2014). A considerable number of Queenslanders believe however…
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