New South Wales to Strengthen ‘No Body No Parole’ Laws

New South Wales to Strengthen ‘No Body No Parole’ Laws
Convicted murderers in NSW will need to disclose the location of their victim's remains to have any chance of parole. aquatarkus/Adobe Stock
Steve Milne
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Convicted killers in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) who refuse to disclose the whereabouts of their victim’s remains will not be granted parole under new laws, which will bring NSW into line with other state jurisdictions.

While currently, the ‘no body no parole’ law is an option for the State Parole Authority (SPA), the reform will see it become mandatory, meaning offenders must co-operate with investigators to reveal the location of remains for any chance of being released on parole.

Steve Milne
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Steve is an Australian reporter based in Sydney covering sport, the arts, and politics. He is an experienced English teacher, qualified nutritionist, sports enthusiast, and amateur musician. Contact him at [email protected].
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