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Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Act 2024
Act No. 114 of 2024 · Assented 10 December 2024
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In brief
Amends Commonwealth crimes legislation in relation to how the criminal justice system deals with sexual violence offences.
Who's affected
- People affected by sexual violence
- People accused of sexual offences
- Courts, police and prosecutors
- Criminal lawyers
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