❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on sexual offences against children processed by the DPP in 2002-2004. The Attorney General provides data for 2003 and 2004, but states the DPP database lacks sufficient information for a complete answer.
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(b) 2002; (c) 2003; and (d) 2004,
(c) 2003; and (d) 2004,
(d) 2004,
(c) 2003; and (d) 2004,
(d) 2004,
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17 August 2004
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Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for Attorney General
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53 days
(1) (c) During 2003, 235 alleged offences, where one or more of the specified offences were alleged, were committed from the Court of Petty Sessions (and therefore referred to the DPP) to the District or Supreme Court. (d) Up until 10 August 2004, 145 alleged offences, where one or more of the specified offences were alleged, were committed from the Court of Petty Sessions (and therefore referred to the DPP) to the District or Supreme Court. (2) (c) Of the 235 alleged offences received in 2003, 43 alleged offences were historic and 192 were current.[2] (d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(d) Up until 10 August 2004, 145 alleged offences, where one or more of the specified offences were alleged, were committed from the Court of Petty Sessions (and therefore referred to the DPP) to the District or Supreme Court. (2) (c) Of the 235 alleged offences received in 2003, 43 alleged offences were historic and 192 were current.[2] (d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(2) (c) Of the 235 alleged offences received in 2003, 43 alleged offences were historic and 192 were current.[2] (d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[5] Ibid
(d) Up until 10 August 2004, 145 alleged offences, where one or more of the specified offences were alleged, were committed from the Court of Petty Sessions (and therefore referred to the DPP) to the District or Supreme Court. (2) (c) Of the 235 alleged offences received in 2003, 43 alleged offences were historic and 192 were current.[2] (d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(2) (c) Of the 235 alleged offences received in 2003, 43 alleged offences were historic and 192 were current.[2] (d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(d) Of the 145 alleged offences received up until 10 August 2004, 27 alleged offences were historic and 118 were current.[3] (3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(3) (c) Of the 127 alleged offences listed for trial in 2003, 102 proceeded to trial.[4] (d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(d) Of the 91 alleged offences listed for trial up until 10 August 2004, 69 alleged offences proceeded to trial.[5] (4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
(4) The DPP database does not contain sufficient information to provide an accurate answer to this question. [1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[1] The following sections were used as the basis for searching the DPP database: S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S320 - Child under 13: Sexual offences against S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S321 - Child of or over 13 and under 16: Sexual offences against S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S321A - Child under 16: sexual relationship with S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
S329 - Relatives and the like: Sexual offences by [2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[2] As the DPP does not have information as to when the complaint was made, historic cases were judged to be those where the offence was alleged to have occurred 24 months before the date of arrest (allowing 12 months for investigation). [3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[3] Ibid [4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[4] There is a time lag of up to 18 months between committal and trial. [5] Ibid
[5] Ibid
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