Serious strangulation offences in NSW could be included in the same violent crimes category as murder and manslaughter offences.
Draft laws introduced in State Parliament this week are calling for tougher prison sentences and restrictions for strangulation offenders.
Victims of non-fatal strangulations are at an increased risk of further violence. A link between strangulation and domestic violence deaths has also been established.
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Strangulation offences in NSW
Strangulation is already an offence in NSW. These draft laws aim to increase the punishment for the crime.
If these draft laws are passed, the movements of an offender could be strictly supervised and the release of an offender from prison could be denied. These decisions would be up to the NSW Supreme Court.
