This week’s blog for Criminal Law and Justice Weekly

Was this followed in #Foster? Only a few lines in the sentencing remarks on the 3 children – one with special needs @ShonaMinson twitter.com/shonaminson/st…

About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

Court of appeal allowed appeals for two parents last Friday on the basis they were primary carers – substituting with suspended sentences – hope for #Foster @ShonaMinson twitter.com/shonaminson/st…

About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

So terrible – there must be reform on reproductive rights! twitter.com/robilypj/statu…

About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

@HollyCullenfreo Wasn’t mandatory – judge said “obliged” to follow guidelines and precedent. Last time I was able to persuade the judge to non conviction outcome in Aus she read the research !!! E & W is brutal and backward IMO. Hopefully Court of Appeal will give some modern guidance. At the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

In Victoria, Australia we have the possibility of a community penalty with a non conviction outcome – it’s in the sentencing act and comes by judicial discretion – perfect for this type of situation. @ShonaMinson @LucyBaldwin08 twitter.com/shonaminson/st…

About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone