📜 Acts Amendment (Criminal Procedure) Bill 1998

Assented toLCBill 3829 October 1998

The Acts Amendment (Criminal Procedure) Bill 1998 amends the Criminal Code and the Justices Act 1902, along with other related Acts. Key changes include inserting a new section into the Criminal Code regarding false complaints and amending procedures within the Justices Act related to defendant absence in court.

Impact

This bill affects individuals involved in the justice system, particularly those making complaints or facing charges. It streamlines court procedures when defendants are absent and introduces a specific penalty for knowingly making false complaints, potentially impacting public officers and the general public.

Key Changes

["Creates a new offence for making false complaints under the Justices Act 1902, punishable by imprisonment.", "Amends the Justices Act 1902 to allow courts to take allegations in a summons as proven if a defendant is absent and the complaint was made by a public officer.", "Repeals sections of the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act 1961, Taxi Act 1994, and Transport Co-ordination Act 1966."]