📜 Criminal Law Amendment Bill (No. 1) 1998
Assented toLCBill 13411 November 1997
The Criminal Law Amendment Bill (No. 1) 1998 amends the Criminal Code and the Sentencing Act 1995. Key changes include provisions for obtaining forensic samples, introducing the offence of stalking, and modifying sentencing for strict security life imprisonment.
Impact
This bill affects individuals accused of crimes, victims of stalking, the courts, and law enforcement. It aims to improve community safety and ensure appropriate sentencing for serious offences.
Key Changes
["Allows police to obtain forensic samples (blood, hair, saliva, etc.) from individuals in lawful custody under certain circumstances.", "Introduces the offence of stalking, defining related terms and outlining penalties.", "Modifies the criteria for imposing strict security life imprisonment, focusing on retribution, punishment, and deterrence."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Nov 1997
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC16 June 1998
- LC AmendedLC16 June 1998
- LC Third ReadingLC16 June 1998
- LA Second Reading MovedLA25 June 1998
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA8 Sept 1998
- LA Consideration in DetailLA8 Sept 1998
- LA AmendedLA8 Sept 1998
- LA Third ReadingLA9 Sept 1998
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_servicespublic_sector
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