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Debate on bail amendment bill regarding terrorism-linked individuals. Focus on intelligence sharing, court procedures, and parliamentary oversight.

🟠 High · Bill Third Reading2 April 2019 · 13,010 words

Bail amendment debated; concerns raised about intelligence sharing, fair process, and parliamentary

Bail amendment bill could allow secret evidence in court, raising concerns about fair process.

“This is very serious, because part of the fundamentals of our system of criminal justice is that the prosecution is required to make out its case beyond reasonable doubt and is subject to rules of disclosure to the accused about the case against them.”

👎 negative· sceptical🌡️ warm

Members who spoke

Ellery, Hon SueMischin, Hon MichaelXamon, Hon AlisonStonehouse, Hon Aaron

Topics

terrorismbailnational securityparliamentary oversightcriminal justice

Legislation Referenced

Acts

Financial Management Act 2006 Bail Act Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2006 Criminal Procedure Act

Bills

Bail Amendment (Persons Linked to Terrorism) Bill 2018

· 2 April 2019

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