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Debate over the High Risk Offenders Bill 2019 focuses on the Attorney General's power to appeal decisions regarding dangerous offenders.
🟡 Medium · Committee12 February 2020 · 6,466 words
AG's appeal power in High Risk Offenders Bill debated; DPP's role questioned.
Clarity sought on Attorney General's appeal powers under the High Risk Offenders Bill.
“The answer to the honourable member’s question is that we are not doing anything that will diminish the existing powers.”
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Members who spoke
Goiran, Hon NickEllery, Hon SueMischin, Hon MichaelDEPUTY CHAIR
Topics
lawlegislationcriminal justiceappealsAttorney GeneralDirector of Public Prosecutions
Legislation Referenced
Bills
High Risk Offenders Bill 2019Dangerous Sexual Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
· 12 February 2020
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