Reform remand and sentencing laws for serious sexual offences

Reform remand and sentencing laws for serious sexual offences — 137 signatures. Status: open.

Petition background

Change the law so there is a presumption of remand for suspects in serious sexual offence cases where compelling evidence exists. Review whether time spent on remand should count towards any custodial sentence after conviction.

Additional details

Victims can wait months or years for serious sexual offence cases to reach trial while suspects may be released on bail. Where compelling evidence exists, such as video, photographic, DNA or admission evidence, the law should create a presumption that defendants are remanded in custody to protect the public and victims. If convicted, time spent on remand should not reduce the custodial sentence imposed by the court.

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