BREAKING @ 8 - 9th September 2024

The State Government is taking swift action to address shortcomings in the law highlighted by the tragic killing of Millicent woman Synamin Bell.
 
Ms Bell’s killer pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
 
Today he was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment with a non parole period of 8 years and 10 months.
 
The Government is investigating law reforms so that the partial defence of excessive self-defence would no longer be available to individuals who killed someone as a result of delusions they were experiencing as a result of self-induced intoxication.
 
The Government will be consulting with key legal bodies and the broader community before introducing any legislation to State Parliament.

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