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Are Courts soft on crime? Lessons from the Victorian Jury Sentencing Study

Sentencing and related issues frequently make news headlines and can be politically controversial. In particular there is often a perception that some sentences handed down by judges are lenient and are not representative of community views.

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Jan 1, 2018
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Jan 1, 2018
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Monday, January 1, 2018
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Jan 1, 2018
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Sentencing and related issues frequently make news headlines and can be politically controversial. In particular there is often a perception that some sentences handed down by judges are lenient and are not representative of community views.

The Victorian Jury Sentencing Study, led by Her Excellency the Honourable Professor Kate Warner AC, took a closer look at the differences between judges’ and juries’ sentences.

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Lynne Haultain
Executive Director
Victoria Law Foundation
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Lynne Haultain

Lynne Haultain

Executive Director
Victoria Law Foundation

Lynne leads the Victoria Law Foundation team. She brings with her a wealth of experience in the fields of communications, journalism and management.

For 16 years, Lynne worked with ABC Radio, including a stint hosting The Law Report on Radio National. She has also worked at the ACCC, the City of Melbourne, the Victorian Ombudsman and as a consultant. She has degrees in Law and English from the University of Western Australia and holds qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Institute of Community Directors Australia and has attended the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

Lynne Haultain

Lynne Haultain

Executive Director
Victoria Law Foundation

Lynne leads the Victoria Law Foundation team. She brings with her a wealth of experience in the fields of communications, journalism and management.

For 16 years, Lynne worked with ABC Radio, including a stint hosting The Law Report on Radio National. She has also worked at the ACCC, the City of Melbourne, the Victorian Ombudsman and as a consultant. She has degrees in Law and English from the University of Western Australia and holds qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Institute of Community Directors Australia and has attended the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership.

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