The circle... good thing or bad thing

colic2bullsgirlore — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:42:17 GMT

What is circle sentencing

http://indigenousjustice.gov.au/db/publications/278328.html

http://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/four-corners-inside-circle/clip1/

We go 'inside the circle’ to see Circle Sentencing in action. Robert is an Aboriginal man who has been in trouble many times for domestic violence. Now he’s face-to-face with the victim and four Aboriginal Elders who are about to sentence him.

http://www.nambuccaguardian.com.au/story/1552123/oakeshott-endorsed-circle-sentencing/?cs=736

MEMBER for Lyne Rob Oakeshott – who is yet to decide whether he will stand at September’s Federal Election – crossed into his neighbouring electorate to sit in on a circle sentencing hearing at Macksville.

Mr Oakeshott was taking up an invitation by community representatives of the Gumbayngirr Nation, who were impressed by his support for the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“It was my second opportunity to witness circle sentencing in action, and I remain impressed,” the Independent MP said.

“Impressed by the strength of the community elders, their knowledge of family history in and around a particular crime, and the example they provide to the victim and to the accused in how to do better.

“Circle sentencing is not a soft option – rather it is a more direct option.

“I’d like to think circle sentencing will expand as a court option on the Mid North Coast.”

Hollywood thinks so

http://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/200631/magistrate-tells-of-social-issues/

WAYNE Evans will leave it to others to decide what they think of him.

The Kempsey magistrate opened up in an interview with The Argus last week on everything from juvenile crime to his own changing views on the legal system.

The first NSW policeman to rise to the position, Mr Evans has been the local magistrate since 1997.

“I’m not in the business of making friends,” he says.

“If I leave here and people say I’ve been fair that will do me.

“Some will say I’ve been too tough, others will say I’ve been too lenient.

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