Appeal Costs Fund
Program / SchemeReferenced 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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Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
This bill makes wide-ranging updates to Queensland's justice system, covering courts, tribunals, the legal profession, electoral processes, and victim recognition. It brings significant changes including allowing public identification of sexual offence defendants before committal, better recognition of unborn children's deaths in criminal proceedings, stronger oversight of JPs, and various administrative improvements.
25/5/2023· PASSED with amendment· Hon Y D'Ath MP
Justice & RightsGovernment & Elections
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