📜 Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2008
Assented toLABill 144 December 2008
This Bill amends the Criminal Code to mandate imprisonment for individuals who assault police officers and cause bodily harm. It sets minimum terms and restricts suspended sentences, especially for young offenders.
Impact
This bill affects individuals who assault police, prison, or public transport security officers, potentially increasing incarceration rates. It also impacts the judiciary by removing sentencing discretion.
Key Changes
["Mandatory imprisonment for assaulting police officers causing bodily harm.", "Minimum imprisonment terms for offenders aged 16 and over.", "Restrictions on suspending sentences for these offences."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA4 Dec 2008
- LA Second Reading MovedLA4 Dec 2008
- LA AmendedLA17 Mar 2009
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Mar 2009
- LA Consideration in DetailLA17 Mar 2009
- LA Third ReadingLA16 June 2009
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 June 2009
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC19 Aug 2009
- LC AmendedLC10 Sept 2009
- LC Third ReadingLC10 Sept 2009
- Royal Assent21 Sept 2009
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sectoremergency_services
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