Abolition Of Suspended Sentences ( Sanction ) Flashcards
What was a suspended sentencing option
Allowed judges to wholly or partially ‘ put on hold ‘ a term of imprisonment on the condition the offender didn’t commit any further crimes
Why did the Liberal Government abolishing suspended sentences in 2014 (2)
They believed they did not punish the offenders sufficiently or offer adequate protection to the community
How did the then attorney-general Robert Clarke oppose suspended sentence (NEGATIVE)(2)
Allowed offenders to walk straight out of court back into the community with no restrictions. Abolition would better protect the community
How do opponents support suspended sentencing (POSITIVE)(2)
Effective in non violent crimes and reduced the range of intermediate sentencing options
How did suspended sentencing aid young, first time offenders (POSITIVE)
Could be adequately punished and specifically deterred from reoffending as a result from being involved in the traumatic prosecution process
How will the removal of suspended sentencing put pressure on Victoria’s prison system (NEGATIVE)
Increasing prison population
