Welcome to the very first episode of Sentencing Explained!

Join podcast host and Chair of the Sentencing Council, Peter McClellan AM KC, for a discussion with former NSW Attorney General, Bob Debus. They revisit the tense political climate that led to major reforms in sentencing law and the Council’s establishment in 2003.

The public had an increasing interest in the sentencing process and a perception that the government and judges were soft on crime. Bob provides insight into how politicians were keen to shift this view. He unpacks how courts maintained judicial discretion while law-and-order politics – aka ‘the war on crime’ – was taking hold. Listen in to find out more.

Let us know what you think about the podcast in this quick survey:  surveymonkey.com/r/sentencing_explained

Check out the episode study guide on our website: sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au/podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of Sentencing Explained!
Join podcast host and Chair of the Sentencing Council, Peter McClellan AM KC, for a discussion with former NSW Attorney General, Bob Debus. They revisit the tense political climate that led to major reforms in sentencing law and the Council’s establishment in 2003.
The public had an increasing interest in the sentencing process and a perception that the government and judges were soft on crime. Bob provides insight into how politicians were keen to shift this view. He unpacks how courts maintained judicial discretion while law-and-order politics – aka ‘the war on crime’ – was taking hold. Listen in to find out more.
Let us know what you think about the podcast in this quick survey:  <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sentencing_explained">surveymonkey.com/r/sentencing_explained</a> 
Check out the episode study guide on our website: <a href="http://www.sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au/podcast.html">sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au/podcast</a>

Sentencing Explained is a podcast about NSW sentencing trends and practices. Join Chair of the NSW Sentencing Council, the Hon Peter McClellan AM KC, in conversation with esteemed guests including judges, police, public interest lawyers, prosecutors, victims’ advocates, and Sentencing Council members. They provide a window into the NSW justice system for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in criminal law. Episodes are released on Mondays. If you’re a student, get the most of each episode and download the study guide at sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au/podcast

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