Domestic-related homicide: keynote papers from the 2008 international conference on homicide

In December 2008, the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) held an international conference on homicide with a focus on domestic-related homicide. Undertaken as part of project funded by the Australian Government to examine the issue of domestic-related homicide in Australia, the conference was an important opportunity to learn about international and national developments in research, policy and practice. This report includes the papers of keynote speakers, with an emphasis on policy- and practice-relevant research.

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Criminal Law Appeal and new trial Appeal against sentence Grounds for interference Sentence manifestly excessive or inadequate Whether sentence for manslaughter manifestly excessive.

 

Director of Public Prosecutions v Latham [2009] TASSC 101 (12 November 2009)

Criminal Law - Appeal and new trial - Appeal against sentence - Grounds for interference - Crown appeal - Production, distribution and possession of child exploitation material - Production by typing words in online discussion - Approach to child pornography offences - Whether sentence manifestly inadequate.R v Jones [1999] WASCA 24; (1999) 108 A Crim R 50; R v Oliver [2004] UKHL 43; [2003] 1 Cr App R 28; R v Gent (2005) 162 A Crim R 29, applied.Aust Dig Criminal Law [3521]

 

 

 

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