Sentencing Explained
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An insight into parole with the Hon James Wood AO KC
May 21, 2023 · 40 minParole is an important part of our criminal justice system. It provides offenders with a path to rehabilitation as they transition from the prison system back into the community. But how does parole work? In this episode, Peter is joined…
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Aboriginal people and the criminal justice system with Magistrate Douglass
April 30, 2023 · 39 minIn this episode, we are joined by Magistrate Mark Douglass to talk about his experiences as an Aboriginal magistrate and his perspective on Aboriginal people and the criminal justice system. Magistrate Douglass discusses how he overcame…
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Circle Sentencing with Maree Jennings
April 3, 2023 · 32 minIn this episode we are joined by Darumbal and Gunggari woman Maree Jennings to talk about the Circle Sentencing program. A former community panel member and Project Officer in Circle Sentencing, Maree now works on the operational side of…
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Sentencing Aboriginal offenders on the Walama List with Justice Dina Yehia
March 26, 2023 · 52 minIn this episode, we have the privilege of being joined by Justice Dina Yehia SC. Justice Yehia was recently appointed to the Supreme Court from the District Court, where she played a key role in setting up the Walama List. The Walama List…
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Exploring victims’ rights and experiences in sentencing with Professor Tracey Booth
March 19, 2023 · 40 minDid you know that victims are not a party in criminal proceedings, but are actually witnesses? This week we are joined by Professor Tracey Booth, who is an expert in victim impact statements and victims’ role in sentencing. In this…
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Prison and community corrections with retired Commissioner of Corrective Services Peter Severin
March 12, 2023 · 57 minWhat happens when someone is sentenced to prison? What education programs are available to prisoners? What does the day-to-day life of a prisoner look like? In this episode of Sentencing Explained, we sit down with retired Commissioner of…
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Spotlight on the appeals process with Justices Robert Beech-Jones and Derek Price
March 5, 2023 · 41 minWhat happens when someone appeals their sentence? In this episode we are joined by Justice Robert Beech-Jones, Chief Judge at Common Law in the Supreme Court, and Justice Derek Price, Chief Judge of the District Court, to find out. Our…
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Delving into the Drug Court with Senior Judge Jane Mottley
February 26, 2023 · 1 hr 4 minWould it surprise you to learn the NSW Drug Court was established to steer drug-dependent offenders away from prison? As Senior Judge Jane Mottley explains, the program is no walk in the park for participants. But it gives them an…