When Is a Sentence Manifestly Excessive? This article looks at 100 sentence appeals in Victoria to understand when a sentence is manifestly excessive.
Should Media Coverage Affect Sentencing? This report reviews Australian case law from the last 20 years to reveal why and when sentencing courts acknowledge adverse media coverage.
A Quick Guide to Sentencing A Quick Guide to Sentencing explains the where, when, what and how of sentencing in Victoria.
Deportation and Sentencing: An Emerging Area of Jurisprudence This report examines how sentencing courts deal with an offender’s potential deportation from Australia.
How Courts Sentence Adult Offenders Our brochure summarises what courts must consider when sentencing adult offenders.
Changes to Sentencing Law in Victoria: An Overview of 2018 Changes to Sentencing Law in Victoria summarises key legislative changes and judicial decisions from 2018.