📜 Cannabis Law Reform Bill 2009
Assented toLABill 8714 October 2009
The Cannabis Law Reform Bill 2009 amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981, the Spent Convictions Act 1988, the Young Offenders Act 1994, the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 and repeals the Cannabis Control Act 2003. It introduces a Cannabis Intervention Requirement scheme.
Impact
This bill affects individuals who commit minor cannabis-related offences, particularly young offenders. It aims to reduce the burden on the court system and provide an opportunity for education and intervention.
Key Changes
["Repeals the Cannabis Control Act 2003.", "Introduces a Cannabis Intervention Requirement (CIR) scheme as an alternative to prosecution for minor cannabis offences.", "Amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 to include provisions for CIRs and cannabis intervention sessions.", "Amends the Spent Convictions Act 1988 and the Young Offenders Act 1994 to align with the new CIR scheme."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA14 Oct 2009
- LA IntroducedLA14 Oct 2009
- LA Consideration in DetailLA12 Aug 2010
- LA Third ReadingLA12 Aug 2010
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA12 Aug 2010
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 Aug 2010
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC16 Sept 2010
- LC Third ReadingLC23 Sept 2010
- LC AmendedLC14 Oct 2010
- Royal Assent28 Oct 2010
Affected Sectors
justicecannabishealth
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