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๐Ÿ“˜ Dangerous Sexual Offenders Legislation Amendment Act 2017

021 of 2017Assented 13 December 2017

Amends the Bail Act 1982 and the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006. It tightens bail conditions for those accused of contravening supervision orders under the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act.

Impact

Accused persons awaiting trial or sentencing for contravening supervision orders under the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act will face stricter bail conditions. Victims of sexual offenders are also impacted through consideration of their safety in bail decisions.

Sectors
justice
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