Sentence Administration Amendment Bill 2017
Legislation Committee· 28 November 2017general_report
This WA parliamentary committee report examines the Sentence Administration Amendment Bill 2017, focusing on 'no body, no parole' provisions. The committee reviewed the bill's policy, legislative framework, and impact, comparing it with similar laws in other Australian jurisdictions. It also considered fundamental legislative scrutiny principles.
Impact
The bill primarily affects prisoners convicted of murder or related offences where the victim's body has not been found. It also impacts the families of victims, the Prisoners Review Board, and the WA Police Force.
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