NSW Government: independent review of sentencing for murder and manslaughter offences including those involving domestic and family violence

“The Sentencing Council will examine how sentencing decisions affect families of homicide victims and the devastating impact of domestic violence on the community,” Attorney General Mark Speakman said.

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward said while the review will examine sentencing principles for all types of manslaughter and murder, it is particularly important that the Sentencing Council consider closely how domestic violence killers are held to account.


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