STATEMENT: ‘The injustice of Natasha O’Brien’s case has shown Prosecutors should be given greater role in sentencing’

Green Party Justice Spokesperson Patrick Costello called for better balance in sentencing by removing restrictions on Prosecutors. “Natasha O’Brien has shown great bravery, in first calling out homophobic harassment and in speaking out and standing up against violence. The state needs to show the same bravery in reforming sentencing. The process of sentencing needs reform…