State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’

A long-flagged “breach bail, go to jail” bill has been introduced to parliament, creating a new offence, bail regime, and mandatory 12-month jail term.

State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’