108CFunctions of the Council

108C Functions of the Council (1) The functions of the Council are— (a) to state in writing to the Court of Appeal its views in relation to the giving, or review, of a guideline judgment; (b) to provide statistical information on sentencing, including information on current sentencing practices, to members of the judiciary and other interested persons; (c) to conduct research, and disseminate information to members of the judiciary and other interested persons, on sentencing matters; (d) to gauge public opinion on sentencing matters; (e) to consult, on sentencing matters, with government departments and other interested persons and bodies as well as the general public; (f) to advise the Attorney-General on sentencing matters. (2) The Council may perform its functions, and exercise its powers, within or outside Victoria. S. 108D inserted by No. 13/2003 s. 6.