The QLD courts are jammed with murder and manslaughter cases. Accused are told they might have to wait up to two years to face the courts. The Chief Justice has said there has been a huge increase in these offenses in the last five years. Why is this happening? Is it because criminals have no fear of the law and its punishments?
I suggest that criminals do not fear the consequences of their actions as the worst that can happen to murderers is to be sent to prison for life, which could mean only 12 or 15 years at most and then they are released. One notable manslaughter case saw the perpetrator released after eighteen months in prison. Life in the QLD prison system is not that onerous; just ask an ex-convict.
In order for there to be less murders and manslaughter cases, the law has to be tough on the offenders, and justice has to be swift in its application. If murderers faced death for their actions they WOULD think twice before committing the offense. In the case of manslaughter, if the offender had to assume the financial responsibility for the deceased family, they too would not be so hasty to act maliciously.
The entire “justice” system needs an immediate overhaul so the population can go about its business without the fear of attack by fearless criminals.
Jay Nauss
Glen Aplin
