Question

Is there federal legislation explaining why Queensland courts have no discretion to reduce drug trafficking mandatory sentences? (Of 80%)

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Drug trafficking offenses are prosecuted under the federal Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), which sets out only maximum penalties for the various offenses.

The New South Wales sentencing legislation provides for standard non-parole periods for certain state-level drug offenses, including supplying a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug, for which the period is either ten years or fifteen years depending on the amount.