📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Alternative Offences to Wilful Murder) Bill 2005
Second reading not agreed toLA12 October 2005Private Member
This bill amends The Criminal Code to allow for alternative offences to be considered in cases of wilful murder. Specifically, it adds a provision to section 278 allowing for consideration of offences under sections 279, 280, 281A, 283, 290, or 291 of the Criminal Code, or section 59 of the Road Traffic Act 1974.
Impact
The bill affects individuals charged with wilful murder, as it allows for the consideration of alternative, potentially lesser, offences. This could result in reduced sentences or different legal outcomes for those accused of wilful murder.
Key Changes
["Allows for alternative offences to be considered in wilful murder cases.", "Specifies sections of the Criminal Code and Road Traffic Act as potential alternative offences."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA12 Oct 2005
- LA Second Reading MovedLA12 Oct 2005
Affected Sectors
justice
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