Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following high-profile convictions
Victoria's Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to ban suppression orders for convicted rapists and close legal loopholes that allow high-profile accused criminals to conceal their identities in court. The commitment to amend the Open Courts Act follows recent high-profile convictions, including those of Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni, and would be implemented if the government is re-elected in November.
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Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge
Victoria's Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to ban suppression orders for convicted rapists and close legal loopholes that allow high-profile accused criminals to conceal their identities in court. The commitment to amend the Open Courts Act follows recent high-profile convictions, including those of Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni, and would be implemented if the government is re-elected in November.
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