Criminal Law - Jurisdiction practice and procedure - Judgment and punishment - Other matters - Tasmania - Whether evidence required of prevalence or sentencing practice. [name withheld] v [name withheld] A38/1966, followed. Devine v R (1993) 2 Tas R 458, referred to. (Aust Dig [911]).
Traffic Law - Licensing of drivers - Tasmania - Disqualification and cancellation and suspension of drivers - Breach of regulations - Whether scheme such that prima facie demerit points rather than a disqualification should be imposed - Failing to report accident - Whether disqualification appropriate. Traffic Act 1925 (Tas), s34, PtIVA. Traffic (General and Local) Regulations 1956 (Tas), reg12(2)(a). Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 1968 (Tas), reg51AA(1). (Aust Dig [26]).
Hearing
HOBART, 8 September 1997 (hearing), 15 September 1997(decision)
