7.11 - sentencing in NT vs VIC

Question 1

what is similarities in the NT and VICS sentencing

Answer 1

both jurisdictions have the same purposes of sentencing, sentencing factors that are taken into account is similar, similar sanctions, both have mandatory minimum sentences

Question 2

what are differences in the NT and VICS sentencing

Answer 2

NT has few courts in the hierarchy than Vic two verse three, and NT few prisoners, and NT have far more mandatory minimum sentencing, NT has sentencing options not available in Vic for example home detention and suspended sentences