Criminal Practice Rules 1999
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Double Jeopardy Exception and Subsequent Appeals) Amendment Bill 2023
This bill reforms Queensland's criminal appeal system to allow convicted people to appeal again if fresh evidence emerges, and expands the circumstances where acquitted people can be retried for serious crimes. It brings Queensland in line with most other Australian states and territories.
29/11/2023· PASSED· Hon Y D'Ath MP
Justice & Rights
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Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Mason Jett Lee) Amendment Bill 2019
This bill sought to introduce mandatory minimum prison sentences for the murder of children and create a new offence of 'child homicide'. Named after Mason Jett Lee, a child who was killed, it aimed to align Queensland's sentencing with other Australian states. The bill was defeated at the second reading and did not become law.
13/2/2019· 2nd reading failed· Mr D Janetzki MP
Justice & RightsChildren & Families
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