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WA Chief Justice Quinlan on choice, subjectivity and the ethics of sentencing.

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The paper "There is no single correct sentence: Some thoughts on choice, subjectivity and the ethics of sentencing" by Justice Peter Quinlan, Chief Justice of Western Australia, was presented as the Patron's Address at the Australian Academy of Law in 2023.

This insightful paper delves into the complexities and ethical considerations of sentencing, balancing subjective judgment and legal principles. For an in-depth understanding of these themes, you can access the full paper, via the link below.

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