Abstract
Participation by victims of crime in the criminal justice system in NSW - ability of victims to submit a victim impact statement upon sentencing - reforms leading to greater participation by crime victims since 1996 - impact of NSW Court of Appeal decisions which have resulted in the victim having little influence on the sentencing process - avenues for reform.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 125-154 |
Number of pages | 30 |
Journal | James Cook University law Review |
Volume | 13 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- victim impact statement
- homicide
- sentencing