📜 Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Amendment Bill 2014

Second reading not agreed toLABill 6519 March 2014Private Member

This Bill amends the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996 to limit the terms of custody orders for accused persons found not guilty due to mental impairment. The custody order term will be equivalent to the imprisonment term they would have received if found guilty and mentally fit.

Impact

Mentally impaired accused persons and the courts are affected. It ensures that custody orders are proportionate to the alleged offence, aligning with potential sentences for those found guilty. It also addresses transitional arrangements for existing custody orders.

Key Changes

["Limits the term of custody orders to the equivalent imprisonment term had the accused been found guilty and mentally fit.", "Introduces a 'limiting term' for custody orders under Parts 3 and 4 of the Act.", "Provides transitional provisions for existing custody orders made before the commencement of the amending Bill."]