A key government advisory group reporting on dangerous driving has recommended against increased maximum penalties for existing offences and against a specific vehicular manslaughter offence, despite a previous ACT Assembly committee urging these be considered.
In delivering its first major report, the ACT's law reform and sentencing advisory council - chaired by retired magistrate Beth Campbell - has made 35 recommendations to government and ruled out a legislated system of guideline judgements or sentencing principles for courts to follow.
