📜 Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Amendment Bill 2013
Assented toLABill 1720 June 2013
This Bill amends the Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2002 to broaden the definition of 'identifying particular', allow collection of identifying particulars from charged and uncharged suspects, modify consent procedures, and enable police to request removal of headwear for identity confirmation.
Impact
This bill affects individuals suspected or convicted of crimes, giving police greater powers to collect identifying information. It aims to improve crime investigation and record-keeping by allowing for new identification methods and addressing inconsistencies in the existing law.
Key Changes
["Broadens the definition of 'identifying particular' to include new methods of identification via regulations.", "Allows identifying particulars to be taken from both charged and uncharged suspects.", "Modifies the process for requesting consent from charged suspects for identifying procedures.", "Enables police to request a person to remove headwear or take other actions to facilitate identity confirmation."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA20 June 2013
- LA IntroducedLA20 June 2013
- LA Consideration in DetailLA6 Aug 2013
- LA Third ReadingLA6 Aug 2013
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA6 Aug 2013
- LC Second Reading MovedLC7 Aug 2013
- LC Third ReadingLC23 Oct 2013
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC23 Oct 2013
- LC AmendedLC31 Oct 2013
- Royal Assent12 Nov 2013
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_servicespublic_sector
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