Victoria abolishes suspended sentences for serious offences
With the assent of the Sentencing Further Amendment Act 2011 (the “SFA Act”) on 12 April, the Victorian Government has taken its first step towards implementing its commitment to abolish suspended sentences. The SFA Act inserts the definition “significant offence” into the Sentencing Amendment Act 2010 (the “2010 Act”). The 2010 Act will commence on ...more
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Criminal Law, Investigation & Procedure Victoria – New Developments
Criminal Law Investigation & Procedure Victoria provides easy access to extensive legislation and commentary on both indictable and summary offences. The author team is led by Dr Ian Freckelton SC and comprises leading criminal law practitioners in Victoria, from both criminal defence and prosecution. Professor Mirko Bagaric has created cross-references and short commentary notes to Criminal ...more