📜 Acts Amendment (Video and Audio Links) Bill 1998
Assented toLCBill 1516 September 1998
This Bill amends the Criminal Code, Evidence Act 1906, Justices Act 1902, and Sentencing Act 1995 to allow the use of video and audio links in court proceedings. It enables courts to take evidence and receive submissions from remote locations, both within and outside Western Australia.
Impact
The bill affects the justice system, legal practitioners, accused persons, and witnesses. It aims to improve efficiency and accessibility in court proceedings by allowing remote participation.
Key Changes
["Allows courts to take evidence from accused persons via video or audio link.", "Enables the use of video links for persons committed for trial or sentencing who are in custody.", "Defines 'audio link' and 'video link' within the Evidence Act 1906.", "Allows legal practitioners from other jurisdictions to examine witnesses giving evidence via video link or audio link in WA courts."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC16 Sept 1998
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC22 Oct 1998
- LC Third ReadingLC22 Oct 1998
- LA Second Reading MovedLA27 Oct 1998
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA12 Nov 1998
- LA Third ReadingLA12 Nov 1998
Affected Sectors
justice
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