📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2012
Second reading not agreed toLABill 31326 September 2012Private Member
This Bill amends the Criminal Code to increase the maximum imprisonment term for unlawful assault causing death in domestic violence or other aggravated circumstances from 10 to 20 years.
Impact
Victims of domestic violence and their families are affected. It aims to provide stronger penalties for offenders in domestic violence situations, reflecting the seriousness of these crimes and potentially deterring future offences.
Key Changes
["Increases the maximum imprisonment term for unlawful assault causing death in circumstances of aggravation to 20 years.", "Defines 'circumstances of aggravation' to include family and domestic relationships, presence of a child, breach of a restraining order, or victim being over 60 years of age.", "Maintains the existing 10-year maximum imprisonment term for unlawful assault causing death in other circumstances."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 Sept 2012
- LA IntroducedLA26 Sept 2012
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_services
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