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Current Consultations
Harmonisation of Criminal Appeals Legislation - Discussion Paper
This Discussion Paper on the Harmonisation of Criminal Appeals legislation was prepared by the Harmonisation of Criminal Procedure Working Group of SCAG. The Working Group has representatives from all Australian States and Territories as well as the Commonwealth. This project is one of the many steps toward achieving greater consistency and coherence in Australian criminal law. It is intended that it will contribute to more uniform outcomes across Australia and improve the operation of the criminal justice system.
The Discussion Paper sets out questions relating to the reform and harmonisation of various aspects of criminal appeals legislation, namely:
- appeals against conviction;
- offender and DPP or Attorney General appeals against sentence; and
- interlocutory appeals and case stated procedures.
For a copy of the Executive Summary of the Discussion Paper, click here.
For a copy of the Table of Questions, click here.
For a copy of the full text of the Discussion Paper, click here.
Procedure for submissions
Submissions are invited from all interested stakeholders and individuals and are due on Friday 29 October 2010.
Please address all written submissions on the Discussion Paper to:
Mr Greg Byrne
Director, Criminal Law - Justice Statement
Department of Justice Victoria
Level 24, 121 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Alternatively, submissions can be sent by email to Kristin Giles, Senior Legal Policy Officer (Kristin.M.Giles@justice.vic.gov.au) or Greg Byrne (Greg.Byrne@justice.vic.gov.au).
If you have any questions about the consultation process please contact Kristin Giles on (03) 8684 0828.
To view Past Consultations click here.
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