Melbourne CBD incident. 6 dead. Many more injured.

[Tannin]

Nevertheless, there is a strong link between deluded, non-rational belief structures (such as religion) and deluded, non-rational behaviour. Whether it is a causal link, well, that's another question. Does the delusional thinking pattern cause the belief? Or does the belief cause the broader delusional thinking?

[Mugwump]

^ really ? I am not a religious believer, but I'd say deranged and hateful people are as likely to fasten themselves to political causes as religion. I don't think one can necessarily blame politics as such for that , nor do I think one can necessarily blame religion as such.

I do discern a striking similarity between this act and video violence such as grand theft auto. I think that, plus drugs, is a more likely source of this incident, prima facie, but we'll see, I guess.

[Culprit]

Overall I am pretty appalled with the finger pointing at individuals over this tragic incident. To single out anyone other than the defendant is just plain ignorant. The system as a whole is at fault and I am hoping that all sides come together and fix it but alas they will all to continue run with their single political agendas and fix nothing.

[David]

[think positive]

[Culprit]

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/bourke-street-daniel-andrews-announces-new-night-court-for-bail-requests-20170122-gtwjxy.html


Former Supreme Court judge Paul Coghlan has also been asked to provide urgent advice about additional changes to bail.

Justice Coghlan will be asked to look at various elements of bail over 10 weeks including:

How to balance protection of the community and the presumption of innocence

The appropriateness of current tests for exceptional circumstances, show cause and unacceptable risk

The conduct of bail applications out of hours, including the role of voluntary bail justices

[think positive]

beat me to it, just read this, good news!!

[David]

Actually, so far this is pretty reasonable:

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/jan/23/melbourne-mall-deaths-daniel-andrews-change-bail-laws

[Skids]

Bail & Parole are pathetically imposed.

Here's one example of a bloke, who's served just over half of his original term (which is also pathetic) being released on parole.
There were over 30 prisoners released from WA prisons in December on parole. My money is on half of them reoffending.

Decisions of Public Interest XXXX � 06/12/2016
PRISONER SHOULD BE RELEASED ON PAROLE XXXX � 08/12/2016 DECISION OF THE PRISONERS REVIEW BOARD UNDER SECTIONS 5 A & B OF THE SENTENCE ADMINISTRATION ACT 2003 The prisoner is serving an eleven year term of imprisonment for three counts of indecent dealings with a child under thirteen, five counts of carnal knowledge with lineal relative, six counts of indecent dealings with a child, three counts of sexually penetrated without consent in circumstances of aggravation, two counts of aggravated sexual coercion and one count of aggravated indecent assault.
On 6 December 2016, the Prisoners Review Board (the Board) considered the prisoner�s application for parole and determined to advise the prisoner as follows:
In making this decision the Board took into account the release considerations contained in s5A of the Sentence Administration Act 2003 (WA) giving paramount consideration to the safety of the community. The Board decided that your release would not present an unacceptable risk to the safety of the community due to: � Completion of the Indigenous Sex Offending Treatment Program with some treatment gains reported (completion report 12 March 2014). � The Board is advised that treatment intervention in respect of your behaviour is now available through a specialised counsellor contracted to the Yura Yungi Medical Service. Substance abuse counselling is also available and you will receive 12 month post-release support from Men�s Outreach Re-Entry Program. � A commitment to attend Psychological Counselling to address your offending behaviour. � The salutary impact of a very lengthy term of imprisonment and your first opportunity for parole supervision. � Excellent prison conduct with numerous urine tests producing negative results Wow! fancy that!!??. You have also engaged in Section 95 activities. � Your supervision for the remainder of your sentence in the community to monitor your behaviour, assist your reintegration and rehabilitation is likely to offer more protection to the community in the long term than your release without any supervision at the end of your sentence. � Confirmed suitable accommodation, employment and family and community support. � The conditions of parole will further reduce the risk to the safety of the community.
The prisoner�s Parole Order is subject to the standard obligations under section 29 of the Sentence Administration Act 2003 (WA) and the following additional requirements:
� To have no unsupervised contact with female children under 16 years of age. � To abide by Australian National Child Offender Register requirements. � Attend random urinalysis for all illicit substances and alcohol as directed by the Community Corrections Officer and provide a valid sample. � Not to consume alcohol. � Not to enter licensed premises. � To submit to random breath testing as required by Police. � To attend programmes and counselling as directed. � To engage in work at Lamboo community as directed by the Community Chairperson. � Not to change address or employment without the prior permission of the Community Corrections Officer.

http://www.prisonersreviewboard.wa.gov.au/D/decisions.aspx?uid=4250-2542-6323-4438

[David]

^ The register more or less serves as a form of house arrest anyway. This parole board decision may not satisfy your cravings for punishment but will probably serve the community better in the long run.

(As for the part you've bolded, I can only imagine that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the offending, hence the offender's ongoing sobriety is seen as having been rehabilitative.)

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[Skids]

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[Lazza]

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