Criminal Law and Evidence Amendment Bill 2006
Legislation Committee· 30 August 2007general_report
The WA Parliamentary Legislation Committee reviewed the Criminal Law and Evidence Amendment Bill 2006, focusing on amendments to sexual assault case prosecutions, introducing limited prosecution appeal rights, and other crime legislation changes. The committee recommended amendments to clauses regarding grievous bodily harm, serious assault, expert evidence, and the Suitors' Fund Act. It also suggested a review of amendments to the Criminal Appeals Act 2004 within five years.
Impact
The bill affects public officers, private sector workers in essential services, accused persons, victims of sexual assault, and the legal system.
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