Police discretion, diversion and choices to prosecute

Image courtesy of mrpuen / FreeDigitalPhotos.netBlogger and tweeter @fchralph posted an article a few months ago about the criminal diversion program we have in Victoria, which now operates under Criminal Procedure Act 2009 s 59.He suggested one shortcoming is that it relies on police discretion. And, that sometimes that can be subject to whim and caprice.The …

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