Knifing Increase Requires Tougher Penalties And Imprisonment For Possession
Sunday, 03 August 2008
The 38% jump in stabbings over the last 7 years and reports that hospital emergency units are dealing with massive increases in injuries from serious stabbings show that current laws have failed to deter criminals, Shadow Attorney General Greg Smith SC said today.
Shadow Attorney General Greg Smith SC said today that the release of a man convicted of shining a laser into the eyes of the pilot of a Police helicopter is far too lenient and will do nothing to deter other copycat criminals.
Rock-Throwing Charges Welcomed – But How Many More If Labor Listened To Coalition Earlier?
Monday, 21 July 2008
Reports today that six teens have been charged under new rock-throwing legislation is welcomed by the NSW Liberal/Nationals, but how many more people would have been charged if the Iemma Government listened earlier, Shadow Attorney General Greg Smith SC said today.
Time for Review of Circle-Sentencing in Wake of Bocsar Evaluation
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Minister for Justice, Greg Smith SC today said that the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research’s evaluation of circle sentencing showed it was time that the Iemma Government instituted a review of circle sentencing.
Iemma Needs To Stop Hiding Behind Police And Send ‘Iguana-Gate’ To Icac
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Shadow Attorney General Greg Smith SC today moved a motion in Parliament today calling on the Iemma Government to refer ‘Iguana-gate’ to the ICAC, where witnesses can be compelled to give evidence.
