Sentencing sexual and domestic violence
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The Council was asked to review aspects of sentencing of crime involving sexual violence and domestic and family violence. The review was split into two parts: the first focusing on sexual violence and the second on domestic and family violence.
The Council has published its final report on sentencing of sexual violence. We made 28 recommendations aimed at improving sentencing for sexual assault and rape offences in Queensland.
The Council has published its final report on domestic and family violence sentencing reforms. We made two recommendations, 12 findings and seven observations about the sentencing reforms.