Rejected petition DOMESTIC ABUSE & VAWG Judiciary prison sentences to reflect severity of crimes
The judiciary continues to fail victims with many perpetrators receiving inadequate sentences that do not reflect the severity of their crimes or the profound damage caused. This lack of accountability sends a dangerous message that offences are not taken seriously by the justice system in Jersey
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No legal representation for victims leaves them retraumatized, unprepared & alone in the courtroom, facing their abusers without the support they desperately need
Bailiwick article 10.09.2024 "Backlash as "One of the worst" abuse cases receives community service"
Kate Wright VAWG Report - among other research
Louisa Rolfe Assistant Commissioner Met Police - videos - Chanel 4 News/TikTok/YouTube
COST of PROCESS - Police, Law Officers' Dept, Court then offender is free to re-offend
FORM TOO SHORT!
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