Phasing out of Suspended Sentences: Sentencing Advisory Council Background Paper

This reference to the Sentencing Advisory Council was made by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Hon Vanessa Goodwin MLC in July 2014.

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive background in relation to the use of suspended sentences in Tasmania. It is intended as a companion report to the Phasing out of Suspended Sentences: Consultation Paper that sets out possible replacements for the suspended sentence in Tasmania.