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๐Ÿ“œ Dangerous Sexual Offenders Amendment Bill 2011

Assented toLCBill 18916 February 2011

This bill amends the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006 to improve its effectiveness in protecting the community. Key changes include clarifying definitions, modifying bail conditions for offenders who breach supervision orders, and streamlining court processes.

Impact

The bill affects individuals subject to the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006, the DPP, the Supreme Court, police, and the community. It aims to enhance community protection by addressing issues that could hinder the Act's effectiveness.

Key Changes

["Clarifies the definition of 'chief executive officer' and 'community'.", "Modifies bail conditions for those charged with contravening supervision orders.", "Streamlines the process for bringing offenders before the Supreme Court.", "Introduces psychiatric reports.", "Creates an offence for contravening a supervision order."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LC Second Reading MovedLC16 Feb 2011
  2. LA Second Reading MovedLA22 Feb 2011
  3. LC Second Reading AgreedLC22 Feb 2011
  4. LC Third ReadingLC22 Feb 2011
  5. LA IntroducedLA22 Feb 2011
  6. LA Third ReadingLA23 Feb 2011
  7. LA Second Reading AgreedLA23 Feb 2011
  8. Royal Assent1 Mar 2011
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sectoremergency_services

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