61A
In forceObjects—pt 4.6
Chapter 4Sentencing procedures generally
Part 4.6Sentencing—schedule offence with criminal group
Division 4.6.1General
61A Objects—pt 4.6
(1)
The objects of this part are—
(a)
to acknowledge that the community regards activities of criminal organisations as a serious and harmful threat to community safety; and
(b)
to deter the commission of offences connected with criminal groups in a way that is consistent with human rights.
(2)
The objects are achieved by increasing the maximum penalty for certain offences found to have been committed in connection with a criminal group or while associated with a criminal group.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory statementSecond reading speech
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