📘 Criminal Investigation Amendment (Protection of Law Enforcement Animals) Act 2024
020 of 2024Assented 14 May 2024
This Act amends the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 to create offences for harming law enforcement animals, including killing, assaulting, or injuring them. It defines 'reasonable excuse' and provides for compensation orders.
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Law enforcement agencies and their animals are protected by new offences and increased penalties. Individuals may be impacted by the new offences and potential compensation orders.
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