📜 Acts Amendment (Prisons Administration) Bill 2000
Reinstated to the stage reached in the previous SessionLA21 March 2000
This bill amends the Prisoners (Release for Deportation) Act 1989, the Prisons Act 1981, The Criminal Code, and the Young Offenders Act 1994 to reassign certain responsibilities from the Governor in Executive Council to the Minister.
Impact
The bill affects prisoners, particularly those subject to deportation, and the administration of prisons and young offender facilities. It streamlines decision-making processes by transferring responsibilities to the Minister, potentially leading to quicker and more efficient administration.
Key Changes
["Reassigns powers from the Governor to the Minister regarding prisoner release for deportation.", "Reassigns powers from the Governor to the Minister regarding declaration of prisons.", "Reassigns powers from the Governor to the Minister regarding appointment of prison visitors and visiting justices.", "Reassigns powers from the Governor to the Minister regarding declaration of Departmental or subsidized facilities for young offenders."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA21 Mar 2000
- LA Second Reading MovedLA21 Mar 2000
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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