📜 Criminal Procedure Amendment (Trial by Judge Alone) Bill 2017

Legislative Council - Committee Report TabledLCBill 437 December 2017Private Member

This Bill amends the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 to modify the process for obtaining a trial by judge alone. It alters the conditions under which a court must order a trial by judge alone, particularly when requested by the prosecutor.

Impact

Accused persons and prosecutors are directly affected, as the bill changes the process for requesting a trial by judge alone. This matters because it affects the right to a jury trial and the efficiency of criminal proceedings.

Key Changes

["Modifies the conditions under which a court must order a trial by judge alone.", "Requires the consent of the accused if the prosecutor applies for a trial by judge alone.", "Deletes and replaces section 118(4), (5) and (6) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2004."]