Criminal Procedure Amendment (Trial by Judge Alone) Bill 2017
Legislation Committee· 12 May 2020general_report
The WA Legislation Committee reviewed the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Trial by Judge Alone) Bill 2017. The Bill aims to shift the onus of proof, requiring courts to allow judge-alone trials unless deemed not in the interests of justice. The committee examined the Bill's policy goals, including increasing individual liberty, transparency, and reducing trial times and costs.
Impact
Accused persons, the courts, and the public purse will be affected. There may be an increase in judge-alone trials, potentially impacting trial times and judicial workload. Victims and witnesses may also be affected by the availability of written reasons.
justicepublic_sectortrial by judge alonecriminal procedureinterests of justicejury trialjudicial resourcestransparencyindividual libertycriminal justice systemappealswritten reasons
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