📜 Cross-border Justice Amendment Bill 2009
Assented toLABill 5617 June 2009
Amends the Cross-border Justice Act 2008 to reflect changes made by the Northern Territory and South Australia, correct minor drafting errors, and clarify the operation of the Coroners Act 1996.
Impact
The bill affects individuals and legal processes that cross the WA border with SA and NT. It ensures consistent cross-border justice legislation and clarifies the role of coroners in death investigations, particularly deaths in custody.
Key Changes
["Clarifies that the Cross-border Justice Act does not affect the operation of the Coroners Act 1996.", "Amends Section 36 to clarify it applies to persons 'released without charge'.", "Corrects minor drafting errors in sections 7, 8, 29, 54 and 55."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA17 June 2009
- LA Second Reading MovedLA17 June 2009
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA8 Sept 2009
- LA Third ReadingLA8 Sept 2009
- LC Second Reading MovedLC13 Oct 2009
- LC Third ReadingLC3 Mar 2010
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC3 Mar 2010
- Royal Assent9 Mar 2010
Affected Sectors
justice
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