An ex-councillor was sentenced to eight months imprisonment suspended for 15 months for child sex offences, despite the judge indicating the severity warranted custody.
Sarah Sackman
Member of Parliament
Former councillor convicted of child sex offences
Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals
Reform bail, sentencing and sex offender registration for child sexual offences
Stricter Sentences for Serious Offenders and Improved Community Safety
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
An ex-councillor was sentenced to eight months imprisonment suspended for 15 months for child sex offences, despite the judge indicating the severity warranted custody.
Former councillor convicted of child sex offences
Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals
Reform bail, sentencing and sex offender registration for child sexual offences
Stricter Sentences for Serious Offenders and Improved Community Safety
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences