📜 Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1999
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLC24 March 1999
This bill amends The Criminal Code of Western Australia to include the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Parliamentary Commissioner in provisions relating to interviews with suspects and the handling of videotaped interviews. It also clarifies the definition of 'conviction'.
Impact
The bill affects the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Parliamentary Commissioner, the police force, and individuals suspected of crimes. It aims to ensure proper procedures are followed during investigations and that evidence is retained appropriately.
Key Changes
["Expands the definition of 'interview' to include those conducted by Anti-Corruption Commission officials.", "Includes Anti-Corruption Commission officials and the Parliamentary Commissioner in provisions regarding authorized persons who can be present during interviews.", "Requires the Anti-Corruption Commission to retain videotapes of interviews for at least 5 years.", "Clarifies the definition of 'conviction' to include findings of guilt, regardless of whether a conviction is recorded."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 Mar 1999
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC27 May 1999
- LC AmendedLC15 June 1999
- LC Third ReadingLC17 June 1999
- LA Second Reading MovedLA23 June 1999
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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