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Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay has committed to addressing the disadvantaged within the ACT community during a ceremony to mark the beginning of what’s being dubbed “the 2019 Legal Year”.
Last week, the A-G spoke of the government’s commitment to building a fairer justice system, with an aim to address the disadvantaged in the ACT community and to protect the rights of those most vulnerable.
“I’m pleased to confirm the ACT’s first Drug and Alcohol court will commence operating this year, to engage high-risk, high-needs offenders whose criminal activity is associated with a drug or alcohol dependence.
“Substance abuse has a strong link to criminal offending, and evidence suggests drug courts are effective at reducing both re-offending and substance abuse.”
Furthermore, Minister Ramsay said the ACT government remains committed to “championing laws that better protect the community, and will consider changes to improve the accessibility, timeliness and transparency of the coronial process for families involved”.
“This year we will also be progressing additional criminal law reforms to create an offence for failing to report child sexual abuse,” he added.
In addition to significant law reform, work continues to finalise the new ACT Law Courts precinct, with the upgrade scheduled for completion by the end of the year, according to the A-G.
“The brand new court facilities bring court services into the 21st century, while honouring the heritage features of the original design. This $160 million investment further demonstrates the ACT government’s drive and determination to improve our criminal justice system,” explained Minister Ramsay.
“Providing the ACT with a justice system that brings together human rights and meaningful access to justice is a challenge, but it is enormously valuable and rewarding work."
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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