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📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Drink and Food Spiking) Bill 2007

Assented toLABill 21820 June 2007

This Bill amends the Criminal Code to create a specific offence for drink and food spiking, addressing situations where a person is given an intoxicating substance without their knowledge or more than they would reasonably expect. It outlines penalties and provides a defence if the provider had reasonable belief the person wouldn't object.

Impact

Individuals are affected by the creation of a specific offence and associated penalties for drink and food spiking. This aims to deter such behaviour and provide legal recourse for victims, potentially impacting social settings and personal safety.

Key Changes

["Creates a new offence for drink and food spiking.", "Defines 'harm' and 'intoxicating substance' in the context of the offence.", "Establishes a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment or a 12-month imprisonment and a $12,000 fine for summary conviction.", "Provides a defence if the accused reasonably believed the person would not have objected."]