Family calls for Alicia’s Law to create a national DV database
The family of the late Alicia Little is leading a national campaign for change, and have called for a national register of convicted domestic violence offenders.
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By Krista Schade
The family of former Hay student Alicia Little have launched an appeal for co-operation between courts across state borders.
The family says the Justice for Alicia Little Campaign focuses on urging Australian authorities to work together to roll out a national domestic violence offender database.
“No amount of penalty can bring back my lovely niece, but a changed law can help protect other victims like our Alicia from being robbed of their lives, their futures.”
As part of our ongoing work to eliminate family violence, The Riverine Grazier is joining the voice, calling on governments to create the register.
When researching Alicia’s life for this article, the internet search is dominated by the most dreadful day of her life.
The creation of Alicia’s Law would see the beloved daughter, mother, niece and friend remembered for something more than a life defined by someone elses violence.
Alicia attended Hay War Memorial High School, boarding at Claughton House, while her family travelled with the Showmen’s Guild.
Alicia died on December 28, 2017 at Kyneton in Victoria. She was just 41 years old and left behind four children and a family devastated by grief.
Alicia’s partner Charles McKenzie Evans was originally charged with her murder, The charge was later downgraded and he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death and failing to render assistance.
He was sentenced to four years but served less than three.
“Charlie Evans took Alicia’s phone, hit her with his vehicle and ran over her,” Alicia’s aunt Cindy Miller said.
“He left Alicia lying there bleeding and suffering in pain. He did not bother giving her any assistance or calling an ambulance.
“Alicia died that day because of the brutal way in which Charlie Evans inflicted injuries on her.
“Domestic violence is a heinous crime and someone convicted of this should be guilty Australia-wide.
“That’s why we are calling for greater co-operation between interstate courts and justice systems.
“No amount of penalty can bring back my lovely niece, but a changed law can help protect other victims like our Alicia from being robbed of their lives, their futures.
“This will make it difficult for abusers like Charlie Evans from repeating their violent acts and destroying more lives.”
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