📜 Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011
Second reading not agreed toLCBill 21323 June 2011Private Member
This bill amends the Criminal Code to ensure mandatory sentencing for assaulting public officers does not apply to individuals whose judgment or behavior was significantly impaired by mental impairment at the time of the offense.
Impact
The bill affects individuals with mental impairments who are accused of assaulting public officers. It aims to ensure that sentencing takes into account the individual's mental state at the time of the offense, potentially leading to more appropriate outcomes.
Key Changes
["Exempts individuals with significant mental impairment from mandatory sentencing for assaulting public officers.", "Amends section 297 of the Criminal Code.", "Amends section 318 of the Criminal Code."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC23 June 2011
Affected Sectors
justicehealthpublic_sector
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