Improvements to the justice system and the legal rights for victims of crime

Eligibility - Queensland citizens
Principal Petitioner:
L McDonald
37 Lesley Avenue
CABOOLTURE QLD 4510
Total Signatures - 139
Sponsoring Member: Carolyn Male MP
Posting Date: 6/9/2004
Closing Date: 6/3/2005
Tabled Date: 8/3/2005
Responded By: Judy Spence on 12/8/2005
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
Queensland citizens draws to the attention of the House that improvements to the justice system and the legal rights of victims of crime, especially young people (under 35 years) is required. This should include more employees or trainees to assist and ensure faster service in the court system. Concern is also expressed at the attitudes of police officers towards victims. Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to improve on justice and legal rights in Queensland. Including, improving the training to police officers.