Justice ?

While watching the news this morning, I briefly saw this item and then subsequently went online to read about it further, as I was so appalled at what I just watchedIn a nutshellA man, 41 years of age who has spent most of his adult life behind bars has been released from prison after a WA judge approved his application for release.The judge said that quote “while there was still scope that the man would reoffend again” he was satisfied that the community would be “adequately protected by the conditions he would have to abide by”.The Police Minister of WA did not agree with the judge’s decision and stated that she would prefer this man to stay behind bars. Apparently the judges hands were tied due to the current laws in WAThis man (who has been named) was jailed in 1999 for sexually assaulting a 9 year old girl as well as 2 women, whose homes he had broken into for the sole purpose of rape. The offence against the 9 year was committed less than7 months after he had been granted parole from another sexual offence.The crimes against the two women happened 34 days after he was released from prison for his offence against the little girlHe has been named a dangerous sex offender under WA “tough” sex offender laws of 2008 and his previous requests for release have been denied 4 timesHe is on a 10 year strict supervision order of which he has to wear a GPS anklet and has t o abide by 43 conditions including the non use of drugs, alcohol, a strict curfew, and have no contact with anyone under the age of 16 unless approved by those supervising him. He also has to have consultation with a psychiatrist and psychologist. He admits that he has committed over 40 assaults but has only been charged with the above crimes . News footage taken of him upon his release yesterday showed him dancing a jig in honour of his freedom I’m wondering how the victims are feeling today with the news of his release, I know how I’m feeling on this matter and its pretty strong, but I’m interested to hear what others thoughts are on this matter and the judicial process that lead to this PROVEN AND CONVICTED re offendersrelease.I hope that you will Google the full story so you can form a fully informed opinion. “Perth Now” was used as a reference for this post

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