Legal Studies
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Contents
Introduction 2
elevant Laws 2
Stakeholders and Their Perspectives Error! Bookmark not defined.
Impacts on Stakeholders 3
Is the Law Just and Equitable? 3
Recommendations 4
What implications could arise? Error! Bookmark not defined.
Conclusion 4
Bibliography 5
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Introduction
The laws regarding the sentencing and penalties of repeat sex offenders in Queensland are considered to be among the toughest in the world. However it appears that a number of stakeholders believe that these laws are not being honoured by the courts effectively enough as repeat offending is still occurring too frequently. I strongly believe that these new tough laws are not discriminatory at all. They need to be honoured to reduce the amount of repeat offending that is occurring. Yeah, maybe these laws do contradict a few other laws that are set but if we look at the big picture, the consequences that could result from the implementation of enforcing these acts, could be a significant change to society. There are some positive and negative outcomes that could arise but more so good. The side that I am supporting in this research essay is that I am all for the heavy laws being enforced.
Relevant Laws
The relevant laws that apply to this issue is the Queensland (Dangerous Prisoners and Sex Offenders) Act 2003 and the Criminal Law Two Strike Child Sex Offenders Amendment Act 2012. As I stated earlier, it appears that a number of stakeholders believe that these laws are not being honoured by the courts effectively enough as the case of repeat offending is still occurring too frequently.
Firstly, looking at the Queensland (Dangerous Prisoners and Sex Offenders) Act 2003. This is an act that provides for the continued detention of a particular class of prisoner for their control, care or treatment, or for their...
Introduction 2
elevant Laws 2
Stakeholders and Their Perspectives Error! Bookmark not defined.
Impacts on Stakeholders 3
Is the Law Just and Equitable? 3
Recommendations 4
What implications could arise? Error! Bookmark not defined.
Conclusion 4
Bibliography 5
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Products/2EA1A255AB5030BACA25799E000DDB24?opendocument
Introduction
The laws regarding the sentencing and penalties of repeat sex offenders in Queensland are considered to be among the toughest in the world. However it appears that a number of stakeholders believe that these laws are not being honoured by the courts effectively enough as repeat offending is still occurring too frequently. I strongly believe that these new tough laws are not discriminatory at all. They need to be honoured to reduce the amount of repeat offending that is occurring. Yeah, maybe these laws do contradict a few other laws that are set but if we look at the big picture, the consequences that could result from the implementation of enforcing these acts, could be a significant change to society. There are some positive and negative outcomes that could arise but more so good. The side that I am supporting in this research essay is that I am all for the heavy laws being enforced.
Relevant Laws
The relevant laws that apply to this issue is the Queensland (Dangerous Prisoners and Sex Offenders) Act 2003 and the Criminal Law Two Strike Child Sex Offenders Amendment Act 2012. As I stated earlier, it appears that a number of stakeholders believe that these laws are not being honoured by the courts effectively enough as the case of repeat offending is still occurring too frequently.
Firstly, looking at the Queensland (Dangerous Prisoners and Sex Offenders) Act 2003. This is an act that provides for the continued detention of a particular class of prisoner for their control, care or treatment, or for their...