Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

The Government's introduction of new sentences for coward punches is being described as merely cosmetic.  It's announced specific offences for striking a distracted victim - which could carry a sentence of life imprisonment, if fatal.  But Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade told Ryan Bridge she understands people have been looking for reform in this area.  She doesn't think it will make a huge impact, as the changes will add one year to the maximum penalty of offences which already exist. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.