❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules (No. 3) 2024, which were implemented due to the Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024. The Attorney General's response indicates no concerns were raised during consultation.
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I refer to the Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules (No. 3) 2024 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the rules; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment rules being finalised; (c) did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to , what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment rules addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
20 May 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
5 days
(a) These consequential form amendments were made as a result of the Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 (FVLR Act). The purpose of the amendments was to include new electronic monitoring conditions in the relevant forms for applications made under s 54 of the Bail Act 1982 .
(b) The Chief Justice of Western Australia and the Criminal Practice Committee of the Supreme Court, Supreme Court judges, the Chief Magistrate of the Magistrates Court, the Chief Judge of the District Court, the Executive Director Higher Courts, Executive Director of Magistrates Court and Specialist Jurisdictions, Executive Manager of the District Court and the Manager of Customer Services, Magistrates Court and Tribunals.
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
(b) The Chief Justice of Western Australia and the Criminal Practice Committee of the Supreme Court, Supreme Court judges, the Chief Magistrate of the Magistrates Court, the Chief Judge of the District Court, the Executive Director Higher Courts, Executive Director of Magistrates Court and Specialist Jurisdictions, Executive Manager of the District Court and the Manager of Customer Services, Magistrates Court and Tribunals.
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
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