The Age | Spike in jail numbers driven by 'kneejerk reaction' to high-profile killings The Age Legal changes driven by public outcry over cases such as the murder of Jill Meagher have driven an almost 70 per cent increase in Victoria's prison population in the past decade, despite only a small increase in the crime rate. New research, released ... Victoria's prison population explosion |
Spike in jail numbers driven by ‘kneejerk reaction’ to high-profile killings – The Age
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Nov 2, 2016