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Australia
Date set for first step in cop killer’s sentencing
A man who pleaded guilty to shooting dead a veteran police officer on his rural property is getting closer to…
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New sentencing laws in ACT spark legal debate | The Canberra Times
The ACT government has previously stated that as of June 30, 2024, 50 percent of people detained in the region…
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Victoria bans character references for violent crime sentencing
Criminals convicted of violent crimes will no longer be allowed to apply for good character references to reduce their sentences…
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Australia
Concerns over NSW plan to abolish ‘good character’ in sentencing
According to Brett Collins, founder of Justice Action, presenting evidence of good character during a sentencing hearing is an opportunity…
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Australia
Josh Fenwick faces sentencing hearing after being found guilty of rape | The Canberra Times
Additionally, the judge said: “I have never been quite sure how these text messages would have been used, at least…
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UK
NSW to remove ‘good character’ from being considered at sentencing hearings in nationwide first | New South Wales
Criminals convicted of any crime will no longer be able to rely on glowing character references at sentencing under changes…
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Australia
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
Hearing a convicted criminal described as “good character” in a courtroom may soon be a thing of the past under…
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Australia
Ex-financial adviser’s sentencing nears end
State District Court is preparing to sentence a former west suburban financial advisor who allegedly misappropriated more than $1 million…
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UK
Ohio man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver faces sentencing | US crime
An 83-year-old Ohio man faces sentencing Tuesday after being found guilty of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver…
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UK
Trans killer, 30, who executed her parents then converted to Islam is jailed for 25 years after trying to skip ‘stressful’ sentencing
The transgender murderer who killed his parents told the judge that he converted to Islam behind bars while he was…
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