❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks the Attorney General about the timeline, consultation process, and potential Green Paper release regarding proposed amendments to the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996. The Attorney General responds that amendments are planned for the Autumn 2012 session, with targeted consultation preceding potential broader consultation.
AnsweredQoN 4637Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
, and I ask -
(1) When is the Attorney General intending to present the proposed amendments to this Act?
(2) Is the Attorney General intending that there will be a Green Paper released to indicate the scope and the specifics of the reforms intended to this Act?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Is the Attorney General intending that there will be a public consultation period as to the intended reforms to the
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
, and I ask -
(1) When is the Attorney General intending to present the proposed amendments to this Act?
(2) Is the Attorney General intending that there will be a Green Paper released to indicate the scope and the specifics of the reforms intended to this Act?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Is the Attorney General intending that there will be a public consultation period as to the intended reforms to the
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
1 November 2011
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
42 days
1)
The
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
is currently still
under review. It is intended that any proposed amendments arising from the
review will be introduced into Parliament during the Autumn 2012 session.
2)
Targeted consultation with key stakeholders has been planned and will
commence shortly. Broader consultation by way of a Green Paper may be
considered depending on the outcome of the targeted consultation.
3)
Not applicable
4)
See response to Question (2)
5)
Not applicable
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The
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996
is currently still
under review. It is intended that any proposed amendments arising from the
review will be introduced into Parliament during the Autumn 2012 session.
2)
Targeted consultation with key stakeholders has been planned and will
commence shortly. Broader consultation by way of a Green Paper may be
considered depending on the outcome of the targeted consultation.
3)
Not applicable
4)
See response to Question (2)
5)
Not applicable
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