📜 Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2001
Assented toLABill 687 November 2001
The Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2001 amends The Criminal Code to replace section 338C, addressing false statements or acts that create false apprehension about threats or danger. It defines offences and penalties related to such actions.
Impact
This bill affects individuals who make false statements or take actions that cause false alarms about potential threats. It aims to deter such behaviour and protect the public from unnecessary fear and resource expenditure on false alarms.
Key Changes
["Replaces existing section 338C of The Criminal Code", "Defines specific offences related to false statements or acts creating false apprehension of threats or danger", "Establishes penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for these offences", "Allows courts to order offenders to pay costs associated with investigations resulting from their false statements or actions"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA7 Nov 2001
- LA Second Reading MovedLA7 Nov 2001
- LA Third ReadingLA27 Nov 2001
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA27 Nov 2001
- LC Second Reading MovedLC29 Nov 2001
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC19 Dec 2001
- LC Third ReadingLC19 Dec 2001
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_servicespublic_sector
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