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Members will recall that last year in response to/comments by
SC Mr. S. L. Chen, I drew their attention to the long sentences handed down
by the Courts for serious crimes such as rape and robbery. I also
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reminded Members that as Attorney General I have power to seek a review
of any sentence which I consider to be wrong in principle or to be
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manifestly inadequate. A high proportion of those reviewed have
resulted in substantial increases in sentence by the Court of Appeal.
Sir,
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But/of course the ultimate responsibility for sentencing rests with the
Judiciary. In view of Members' continuing concern on the level of
undertake to
sentences, I will draw the Chief Justice's attention to what have been
said in this debate.
Sir, with these remarks, I support the motion.
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