❓ The question seeks information on discussions regarding protections for police officers assaulted in the line of duty, following up on a previous unanswered question. The answer refers to existing legislation and a planned review, without directly addressing the specific discussions requested.
AnsweredQoN 3196Legislative Council
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I
refer to Legislative Council question with notice 835, regarding Mr Leroy Dimer
who was convicted of assaulting a public officer, to which an adequate answer
was not provided, and I ask: (a) has
the Minister discussed the matter with the Western Australia Police Force and the Western Australia Police
Union as the Minister publicly committed; (b) if
yes to (a), on what date or dates did such a conversation(s) occur; and (c) is
the Government considering amendments to provide greater protection to
frontline officers who are assaulted in these circumstances?
refer to Legislative Council question with notice 835, regarding Mr Leroy Dimer
who was convicted of assaulting a public officer, to which an adequate answer
was not provided, and I ask: (a) has
the Minister discussed the matter with the Western Australia Police Force and the Western Australia Police
Union as the Minister publicly committed; (b) if
yes to (a), on what date or dates did such a conversation(s) occur; and (c) is
the Government considering amendments to provide greater protection to
frontline officers who are assaulted in these circumstances?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 October 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
10 days
(a)–(c) As the Honourable Member is aware the Criminal Code Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 amended the Criminal Code and included a section which states “For the period of 12 months beginning on the day on which the Criminal Code Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 section 4(1) comes into operation, subsection (1) applies as if amended by inserting after paragraph (l)” . Police are aware of the need to review the Act’s operation and effectiveness, and provide advice to government regarding the continuation and any amendment of the Act. In providing advice to Government, the Minister anticipates that consideration will be given to all charges and court outcomes.
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