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| Implementing the Uniform Evidence Act: Report |
The Report was tabled in parliament on 8 February 2006, and recommends changes to existing legislation to allow the uniform Evidence Act to be introduced in Victoria. |
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| Introduction to the Uniform Evidence Act in Victoria: Significant Changes |
The introduction to the Uniform Evidence Act is an accessible, easy-to-read guide to assist judicial officers and practitioners to understand an area of significant change, and considers the underlying policy of the new Act and its structure, and addresses significant changes. Flowcharts attached to the guide are designed to provide practical, step-by-step assistance in working through particular issues.
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| People with Intellectual Disabilities at Risk: Discussion Paper |
The commission released a discussion paper for its People with Intellectual Disabilities at Risk project which outlines the current law, how the criminal justice system treats people with intellectual disabilities and discusses who should be covered, treatment, authorisation and approval of carers. An Easy English version of the paper was also released. |
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| People with Intellectual Disabilities at Risk: Report
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The Report, which was also released in an Easy English version, recommends the creation of an independent Office of Senior Clinician to oversee people who are detained and the way they are treated. |
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| Supporting Young People in Police Interviews - Background Paper |
The paper summarises the current law about supporting young people in police interviews and looks at their application in Victoria. It also outlines areas where laws and instructions can be improved and contains questions to guide submissions. Supporting Young People in Police Interviews is the commission’s latest Community Law Reform project. |
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