📜 Acts Amendment (Evidence) Bill 1999
Message from the Legislative Assembly with amendments.LC14 September 1999
The Acts Amendment (Evidence) Bill 1999 amends the Evidence Act 1906, the Justices Act 1902, the Children’s Court of Western Australia Act 1988, and The Criminal Code. It introduces changes related to the admissibility of evidence, including reproductions of documents and the form in which evidence is presented.
Impact
This bill affects the justice system, legal professionals, and individuals involved in court proceedings by modifying evidence presentation and admissibility rules. It aims to improve comprehension of evidence and update procedures.
Key Changes
["Allows evidence to be presented in charts, summaries, or other explanatory documents.", "Modifies the 'best evidence rule' to allow for the admissibility of accurate reproductions of documents.", "Increases penalties for publishing information that identifies a complainant in certain cases.", "Clarifies definitions related to repealed sections of The Criminal Code in the context of sexual offences."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC14 Sept 1999
- LC AmendedLC16 Mar 2000
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC16 Mar 2000
- LC Third ReadingLC21 Mar 2000
- LA Second Reading MovedLA23 Mar 2000
- LA AmendedLA11 May 2000
- LA Consideration in DetailLA11 May 2000
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA11 May 2000
- LA Third ReadingLA13 June 2000
Affected Sectors
justice
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