📘 Criminal Law Amendment (Uncertain Dates) Act 2020
047 of 2020Assented 9 December 2020
This Act amends several WA laws to address situations where the date of an offence, or the age of a victim or accused, is uncertain. It provides guidance for charging, convicting, and sentencing in these circumstances, particularly for sexual offences.
Impact
Accused persons and victims in criminal cases where the exact date of an offence or age is uncertain will be affected. Courts and legal professionals will need to apply the new provisions when dealing with such cases, especially those involving sexual offences.
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