📜 Criminal Investigation Amendment Bill 2014
Assented toLABill 707 May 2014
The Criminal Investigation Amendment Bill 2014 amends the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 to remove the requirement that arrested suspects be detained in the company of a police officer rather than in a lock-up, allowing them to be held in custody.
Impact
This bill affects arrested suspects and police officers. It matters because it changes the conditions under which arrested suspects are detained, potentially impacting police resources and suspect welfare.
Key Changes
["Removes the requirement for arrested suspects to be detained in the company of a police officer and not in a lock-up.", "Allows arrested suspects to be detained in custody.", "Amends section 142 regarding the handling of suspects who are to be charged."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA7 May 2014
- LA IntroducedLA7 May 2014
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA11 Sept 2014
- LA Consideration in DetailLA11 Sept 2014
- LA Third ReadingLA11 Sept 2014
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Sept 2014
- LC Third ReadingLC25 Nov 2014
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC25 Nov 2014
- Royal Assent3 Dec 2014
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sectoremergency_services
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