What factors do judges consider important when determining a sentence? Does it matter if the offender shows remorse or not? Exactly how long do judges sit and think about a sentence before delivering it?

As we’ve learnt so far, sentencing is no easy task. It requires careful consideration and the decision weighs on everyone, including the judge. In this episode of Sentencing Explained, Peter speaks with Justices Christine Adamson and Robert Hulme to find out what it’s like to be a judge on the Supreme Court – one of the most senior positions in the NSW justice system.

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