📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Unlawful Possession) Bill 2013
Assented toLCBill 4827 November 2013
The Criminal Code Amendment (Unlawful Possession) Bill 2013 amends the Criminal Code to make possessing stolen or unlawfully obtained property an 'either way' offence, meaning it can be tried summarily or on indictment. It also increases penalties for the offence when heard on indictment.
Impact
Individuals accused of possessing stolen property will be affected, as the potential penalties and trial process will change. The justice system will also be affected by the change in how these offences are prosecuted.
Key Changes
["Makes possessing stolen property an 'either way' offence.", "Increases penalties for possessing stolen property when heard on indictment.", "Replaces section 428 of the Criminal Code with new sections 417 and 417A."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC27 Nov 2013
- LC Third ReadingLC6 May 2014
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC6 May 2014
- LA IntroducedLA8 May 2014
- LA Second Reading MovedLA8 May 2014
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA19 June 2014
- LA Third ReadingLA19 June 2014
- Royal Assent24 June 2014
Affected Sectors
justice
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