128-02 Conviction recorded for the offence committed

Eligibility - Citizens of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Kellie Paterson
2/58 Jabiru Street
BELLARA QLD
Total Signatures - 1,913
Sponsoring Member: Mrs Carryn Sullivan MP
Posting Date: 12/09/2002
Tabled Date: 04/12/2002
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. The petition of certain citizens of Queensland draws to the attention of the House current legislation under the Mental Health Act 2000 allows the early release of persons who have committed such heinous offences as murder and attempted murder, who are considered by the Mental Health Court to be of unsound mind at the time of the offence. There is no conviction recorded under the Act. A conviction does not necessarily relate to punishment.

We the undersigned believe that the person should have a conviction recorded for the offence committed.