Gender Differences in Sentencing Report Released
3 August 2010 - A new Council report compares sentencing outcomes for women and men in Victoria.
Suspended Sentences Use Unchanged
14 May 2010 - The use of suspended sentences has not decreased in Victoria following changes to the order introduced in 2006.
Council Calls for Broad Community Involvement in New Sentencing Review
11 March 2010 - The Council has been asked to review maximum penalties for Crime Bill offences.
Council Recommends Change to 400 Year Old Law
24 September 2009 - The Council has responded to a request for advice on maximum penalties for child sex offences.
Breach of Family Violence Intervention Orders Report Released
23 June 2009 - The Council has released its findings on the offence of breach of a family violence intervention order.
