Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as politicising judiciary
Victoria's Liberal opposition leader Jess Wilson has proposed splitting the state's highest court into separate criminal and civil appeal courts, claiming it would lead to tougher sentencing. However, legal and human rights groups have strongly criticized the plan, warning that it would politicize the judiciary and set concerning precedents for sentencing practices.
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Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary
Victoria's Liberal opposition leader Jess Wilson has proposed splitting the state's highest court into separate criminal and civil appeal courts, claiming it would lead to tougher sentencing. However, legal and human rights groups have strongly criticized the plan, warning that it would politicize the judiciary and set concerning precedents for sentencing practices.
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