Your say onsentencing

CASEY residents can have their say on the future of crime and sentencing in Victoria.
The Baillieu Coalition Government is inviting the community to complete a survey which seeks feedback on all aspects of sentencing, from the most serious offences such as murder and rape through to sentences for offences like vandalism and criminal damage.
People can state their views on the use of different kinds of sentences including community-based sentences and imprisonment, and what can be done to improve the effectiveness of those sentences.
Gembrook MP Brad Battin said the online survey on the Department of Justice website, which will run for four weeks starting in July, would fulfil the Coalition’s commitment to allow Victorians direct input into new sentencing.
“This is a chance for people to be heard and express what they think the minimum sentences should be for a range of crimes.”
Mr Battin said a key component of the survey would seek the community’s views about what levels should be set for the new baseline minimum sentences which the government committed to introduce for serious crimes. The baseline minimum sentence for each offence will be the minimum non-parole period that Parliament expects the courts to apply to the typical, or median, case involving that offence. The results of the survey will be compiled and published.