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Recommendation 28

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Public debate on sentencing is currently stuck in a dysfunctional and reactive cycle.

Conclusion
We agree with Bishop James Jones’ submission to this inquiry on behalf of the Independent Commission into the experience of victims and long-term Prisoners that there is a need for national debate on sentencing. This inquiry has highlighted that the public debate on sentencing is stuck in a dysfunctional and reactive cycle.
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Government Response

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