The criminal justice system is extremely important in achieving justice and equity in society, and this is evident through the case of R v Kristi Abrahams (2013) in which the criminal justice system attained justice through the legislation cited in the case; Crimes Act 1900, Crimes (Sentencing procedure) Act 1999 and Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990. Similarly the achievement of justice and safety through the criminal justice system is displayed through The Tattoo Parlours Act 2012 (NSW) which aims to protect society from outlaw bikie gang wars and crimes through the ownership of tattoo parlours. In both this criminal case and new legislation, there is definitely evidence that the criminal justice system does not always attain the desired justice and …show more content…
Through the case of R v Kristi Abrahams (2013) it is clear how significant the criminal justice system is in achieving justice as the justice system has properly sentenced and delivered a fair punishment of at least 16 years imprisonment to Abrahams for the murder of her daughter. Kristi Abrahams pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her 6 year old daughter Kiesha Weippart. In the trial, it was revealed that Kristi did not seek any medical attention for her daughter’s injuries and the treatment of the deceased body shows evidence of the enmity Kristi felt towards her. The aggregate sentence is however 22 years and 6 months with a non parole period of 16 years for the offences of improperly interfering with the body of the deceased as well as the offence of murder. There has however been conflicting views on whether this sentencing was sufficient enough for Abrahams. Compared to the case of Margaret Jalety, who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with a non parole period of 15 years after she was convicted of administering her four year old daughter with a 'near fatal' dose of methadone, it is evident that Kristi