The J Dog
Team Captain
I understand that our courts are based on the English common law system, which originated almost 1000 years ago after the Battle of Hastings and was largely in place by the 1870s. Isn't it about time the Australian court system was made fit for purpose?
Sentencing judges only need to ask 3 questions. What sentence is needed to:
1) give justice to the victim(s)?
2) act as a deterrent to others?
3) keep the community safe by reducing the risk of further offences by the perpetrator?
By using these 3 standard criteria in every criminal case it provides a consistent and transparent approach and reduces the likelihood of judges failing to consider all of the factors. It allows them to compare apples with apples rather than using their own subjective criteria which can then be appealed.
What's stopping us from modernising our system?
In addition, there should be no unrecorded convictions. Ever.
Sentencing judges only need to ask 3 questions. What sentence is needed to:
1) give justice to the victim(s)?
2) act as a deterrent to others?
3) keep the community safe by reducing the risk of further offences by the perpetrator?
By using these 3 standard criteria in every criminal case it provides a consistent and transparent approach and reduces the likelihood of judges failing to consider all of the factors. It allows them to compare apples with apples rather than using their own subjective criteria which can then be appealed.
What's stopping us from modernising our system?
In addition, there should be no unrecorded convictions. Ever.