📘 Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
045 of 2016Assented 7 December 2016
The Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2016 amends the Sentence Administration Act 2003, the Sentencing Act 1995, and The Criminal Code. It relates to long-term prisoners, parole, post-sentencing supervision, circumstances of aggravation, suspended fines, victim impact statements and community orders.
Impact
This Act affects prisoners, victims of crime, the courts, and the Department of Justice. It changes processes for parole, supervision, and sentencing, and introduces suspended fines. It also impacts how victim impact statements are used.
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