Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Bill 2011
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 6 March 2012general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Bill 2011, raising concerns about the broad powers granted to law enforcement, the lack of external oversight, and the potential for abuse. The committee made several recommendations for amendments to the bill.
Impact
The bill affects law enforcement agencies (WA Police, Department of Fisheries, Australian Crime Commission), individuals subject to covert operations, and the public interest in transparency and accountability. The recommendations aim to balance law enforcement needs with civil liberties.
justicepublic_sectorcovert powerscriminal investigationlaw enforcementoversightcorruptioncontrolled operationsassumed identitiesparliamentary reviewcivil libertiesaccountabilitytransparency
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