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STATUTES AMENDMENT (SERIOUS FIREARM OFFENCES) ACT 2012 (NO 33 OF 2012) - SECT 14

14—Amendment of section 10—Matters to be considered by sentencing court

Section 10—after subsection (3) insert:

        (3a)         A primary policy of the criminal law in relation to offences involving firearms is to emphasise public safety by ensuring that, in any sentence for such an offence, paramount consideration is given to the need for deterrence.



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