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📜 Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal Bill 2001

Assented toLABill 656 November 2001

This Bill allows for special investigations into organised crime and serious offences like murder connected to other serious crimes. It establishes a framework for appointing Special Commissioners with powers to compel witnesses and gather information, and also addresses the removal of fortifications used in criminal activities.

Impact

This bill affects individuals suspected of involvement in organised crime and those who may have information related to such activities. It grants significant powers to Special Commissioners, potentially impacting civil liberties. It also affects property owners who may be required to remove fortifications.

Key Changes

["Establishes a process for appointing Special Commissioners with investigative powers.", "Allows Special Commissioners to compel witnesses to provide evidence.", "Creates offences related to non-compliance with summonses and disclosure of information.", "Provides for the removal of fortifications used in criminal activities."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA Second Reading MovedLA6 Nov 2001
  2. LA IntroducedLA6 Nov 2001
  3. LA Consideration in DetailLA28 Nov 2001
  4. LA Second Reading AgreedLA28 Nov 2001
  5. LA AmendedLA29 Nov 2001
  6. LA Third ReadingLA4 Dec 2001
  7. LC Second Reading MovedLC5 Dec 2001
  8. LC Second Reading AgreedLC19 June 2002
  9. LC AmendedLC27 June 2002
  10. LC Third ReadingLC28 June 2002
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_servicespublic_sector
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