📜 Bail Amendment Bill 2022
Assented toLABill 7415 June 2022
The Bail Amendment Bill 2022 amends the Bail Act 1982 to strengthen protections for child victims of alleged sexual offences, particularly in bail considerations. It expands the definition of serious offences and requires decision-makers to consider the safety and welfare of child victims.
Impact
This bill affects alleged offenders, child victims of alleged sexual offences, their families, and judicial officers. It aims to improve the safety and welfare of child victims by ensuring their concerns are considered during bail decisions.
Key Changes
["Expands the definition of 'sexual offence'.", "Requires consideration of the accused's conduct towards alleged victims and their families.", "Introduces additional bail considerations specific to cases involving alleged sexual offences against child victims."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA15 June 2022
- LA Second Reading MovedLA15 June 2022
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA16 Aug 2022
- LA AmendedLA17 Aug 2022
- LA Consideration in DetailLA17 Aug 2022
- LA Third ReadingLA18 Aug 2022
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Aug 2022
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC30 Aug 2022
- LC Third ReadingLC30 Aug 2022
- Royal Assent3 Sept 2022
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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