The Anglican Church in Tasmania envisions a Tasmanian Society in which individuals and communities have every opportunity for renewal and transformation.

The Anglican Church in Tasmania affirms the need for justice to be done, and to be seen to be done, with respect to criminal activity, but affirms that restoration for both victim and perpetrator is a greater good than simple punishment.

The Anglican Church in Tasmania does not support the general abolition of suspended sentences.

The Anglican Church in Tasmania recognises that there are inadequacies in the current use of suspended sentences that can be resolved by establishing and resourcing mandated programs as a meaningful sentencing option.

The Anglican Church in Tasmania will be seeking to make a submission to the Sentencing Advisory Council as it advises the Attorney-General on intermediate sanctions.

The full statement can be found here.