📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Child Marriage) Bill 2018
Assented toLABill 10931 October 2018
This bill amends The Criminal Code to remove the now-defunct defence of marriage for certain sexual offences against children under 16. This ensures no legal loopholes exist regarding child marriage.
Impact
This bill affects children under 16 by strengthening protections against sexual offences. It clarifies that marriage is not a valid defence in such cases, reinforcing child protection laws.
Key Changes
["Removes section 321(10) to (13) from The Criminal Code.", "Removes section 321A(10) from The Criminal Code."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA31 Oct 2018
- LA Second Reading MovedLA31 Oct 2018
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA28 Nov 2018
- LA Third ReadingLA28 Nov 2018
- LC Second Reading MovedLC4 Dec 2018
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC20 Feb 2020
- LC Third ReadingLC20 Feb 2020
- Royal Assent27 Feb 2020
Affected Sectors
justice
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