❓ Question on Notice regarding potential amendments to the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996, specifically concerning public consultation and stakeholder funding. The Attorney General's response indicates a review is underway, but public consultation is not planned, with targeted consultation for key stakeholders instead.
AnsweredQoN 3909Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
, and ask -
(1) Are amendments to the Act being drafted?
(2) If yes to (1), will they be circulated for public comment?
(3) If yes to (2), when?
(4) How long will stakeholders be given to comment on the draft amendments?
(5) Will funding be made available to allow stakeholders to engage specialist services, so that they can adequately review and comment on the draft amendments?
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
, and ask -
(1) Are amendments to the Act being drafted?
(2) If yes to (1), will they be circulated for public comment?
(3) If yes to (2), when?
(4) How long will stakeholders be given to comment on the draft amendments?
(5) Will funding be made available to allow stakeholders to engage specialist services, so that they can adequately review and comment on the draft amendments?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 June 2011
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
43 days
(1)
The
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
(WA) (CLMIA Act) is currently under review. The review commenced under the previous government, which approved the drafting of a Bill to repeal the CLMIA Act on 30 April 2007. In August 2009 I approved further consultation being undertaken on the draft Bill.
(2)
No. There will however continue to be targeted consultation with key stakeholders at various stages.
(3)
See response to (2) above.
(4)
The Department will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that their feedback can be incorporated within a reasonable timeframe.
(5)
No
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The
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
(WA) (CLMIA Act) is currently under review. The review commenced under the previous government, which approved the drafting of a Bill to repeal the CLMIA Act on 30 April 2007. In August 2009 I approved further consultation being undertaken on the draft Bill.
(2)
No. There will however continue to be targeted consultation with key stakeholders at various stages.
(3)
See response to (2) above.
(4)
The Department will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that their feedback can be incorporated within a reasonable timeframe.
(5)
No
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