Publication

These short-format publications provide analysis of specific sentencing topics.

Understanding of Sentencing: Community knowledge of sentencing terms and outcomes

Our new research paper delves into what you, the Queensland public, know and think about sentencing. It also reveals some common misconceptions and knowledge gaps.

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Sentencing of offences committed by children aged under 14 in Queensland

This research brief analyses cases sentenced in Queensland's criminal courts between July 2005 and June 2022 where a child was sentenced for an offence committed when aged under 14.

Download the brief (PDF, 1.6 MB)

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The impact of domestic violence as an aggravating factor on sentencing outcomes

This research brief explores impact of domestic violence as an aggravating factor on sentencing outcome.

Download the brief (PDF, 2.7 MB)

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Technical paper

Our technical paper explains important terminology, data sources, counting rules and methodologies for our research publications.
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