| Long Title |
The purpose of this Bill is, in conjunction with the Sentence Administration Bill 1998, to -
provide a clear, consistent sentencing regime that the public will be able to understand; make the Courts more accountable and consistent in sentencing; and
give Parliament more control over the sentences that will be imposed, particularly for offences seen as of especial aggravation to the community. The principal reforms contained in both Bills relate to -
changes to the systems of remission and parole; the introduction of a presumptive sentencing matrix; and
changes to sentencing legislation concerning suspended sentences, driving licence disqualification, sentencing guidelines to be issued by the Chief Stipendiary Magistrate, and restitution and compensation. |