Hon Alanna Clohesy asks the Attorney General about the review of the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996, specifically regarding the release of the discussion paper, consultation process, and timeframe. The Attorney General provides expected timelines and details regarding public consultation.

AnsweredQoN 631Legislative Council
Asked
18 June 2014
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CRIMINAL
LAW (MENTALLY IMPAIRED ACCUSED) ACT 1996 — REVIEW
631. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the
Attorney General:
I refer to the review of the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired
Accused) Act 1996.
(1) When will the related discussion
paper be released?
(2) Who will be consulted?
(3) What is the expected time frame
for that consultation?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) I expect the discussion paper to
be released in September 2014.
(2) The
discussion paper will be publicly advertised and any interested party will be
welcome to make a submission.
(3) The consultation period will run
for 12 weeks.

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