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Latest news: Bail

AFPA calls for more funding for ACT Director of Public Prosecutions

The DPP handles complex and high-risk cases, but is being asked to do more with less each year, AFPA president Alex Caruana said.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 6 May

The ACT Government opens consultation on bail law reform. Its pokie machine surrender program closes after reducing machines by 30 per cent.

A Certain Justice: Bail and sentencing

Concerns are growing in the ACT over bail and sentencing; while the ACT Government proposes reform, others want an independent review.

Opinion: The Canberra Liberals’ genuine plan to make our city safer

Peter Cain MLA says the Canberra Liberals will boost the police force, build a stronger justice system, and make Canberra safer for all.

Canberra Liberals promise more police

The Canberra Liberals have promised more police and tougher penalties on crime in order to keep the ACT safe.

Googong man on bail facing court for multiple driving offences

A 30-year-old man from Googong, NSW, who was subject to bail conditions which included an 8pm curfew and prevented him from driving, will face court today charged in relation to a collision in Garran.  

Opinion: VOCAL calls for sentencing review in ACT

The Victims of Crime Assistance League (ACT) is also calling for an independent review of sentencing in the ACT.

Fight for independent review of bail is not yet over

Liberal MLA Jeremy Hanson will continue his campaign for an independent review of bail and sentencing in the ACT.

Police disappointed bail laws reform rejected

The ACT Government this afternoon rejected the Canberra Liberals’ call to reform the Territory’s bail laws (Bail Act 1992), arguing it mischaracterised the bail system and violated human rights.

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