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PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT Preamble

PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT Preamble

Preamble

1 Society is entitled to protect itself and its members from harm.
2 The criminal law and the power of courts to impose sentences on offenders represent important ways in which society protects itself and its members from harm.
3 Society may limit the liberty of members of society only to prevent harm to itself or other members of society.
4 Society is entitled to recover from offenders funds to help pay for the cost of law enforcement and administration.