Why victims of crime deserve a say in whether offenders are paroled
- Written by Katherine J. McLachlan, Lecturer in Law & Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
In Australia, a victim’s right to participate and be heard in parole decisions is enshrined in legislation.shutterstockThe recent release on parole of John Worboys, one of Britain’s most-prolific sex offenders, attracted controversy after his victims were not informed or consulted by the parole board. However, the law – and best...