What happens after you’ve been charged with an offence? Learn more: sentencingcouncil.qld.gov.au/education/teac…

"Prejudice and discrimination as aggravating factors in sentencing" | new report from the Tasmanian Sentencing Advisory Council released earlier this week sentencingcouncil.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/…

“This Report addresses how the criminal law can best deal with sexual violence by considering how our existing legal frameworks can be modernised and enhanced to better reflect community understanding and expectations” | 2023 WALRC report now on AustLII austlii.edu.au/au/other/lawre…

ICYMI: We've welcomed new members Jon Rouse APM, Sherrie Meyer QHVSG, Thelma Schwartz from @QIFVLS, and Jakub Lodziak from Legal Aid Queensland to the Council. These appointments were announced by the Attorney-General. Read: statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100… #justice #auslaw #qldlaw

For those sentenced for the offence of choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting two-thirds committed prior offences. More: sentencingcouncil.qld.gov.au/statistics/typ…

Explore data on public nuisance offences in our Sentencing @ a glance fact sheet: sentencingcouncil.qld.gov.au/statistics/typ… #qldlaw #sentencing #qldsentencing #justice

The 2024 Criminology Research Grant is now accepting applications! Seize this opportunity to contribute to research in crime and justice, and make a significant impact in the field of criminology in Australia.

This week our Chair, the Hon. Ann Lyons AM was appointed Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community. Congratulations Ann!

Do you work with clients who struggle to understand their legal issues? Join us for a free webinar to learn about Blurred Borders Qld—a legal communication tool kit to help you talk about the law with clients. Register: ow.ly/zTfM50SgSeo #LegalAidQld #BlurredBordersQld

OUT TOMORROW: we’ll be releasing our new report, which will be published annually, on high-level sentencing trends in Victoria, covering topics such as: - How many cases are sentenced? - What sentence types were imposed? - For what offences? - How long were prison sentences?

JUST PUBLISHED: Our latest report presents data on sentencing practices in Victoria in the decade to June 2022. Download it here: sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au/sites/default/…

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