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This is a Bill, not an Act. For current law, see the Acts databases.
2012
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL
TERRITORY
(As presented)
(Ms Meredith Hunter)
Contents
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2012
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL
TERRITORY
(As presented)
(Ms Meredith Hunter)
A Bill for
An Act to amend the Bail Act 1992
The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as
follows:
This Act is the Bail Amendment Act 2012.
This Act commences on the day after its notification day.
Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).
This Act amends the Bail Act 1992.
4 Arrest without warrant of person on
bail
New section 56A (2A) and (2B)
insert
(2A) However, a police officer may arrest a child under subsection (2) only if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that the arrest is—
(a) in the best interests of the child; and
(b) in accordance with the principles in the Children and Young People Act 2008, section 94 (Youth justice principles).
Note The Human Rights Act 2004, s 40B also deals with how police officers must consider human rights in making decisions.
(2B) If a police officer does not arrest a child under subsection (2) because of a belief under subsection (2A), the police officer may refer the child to any relevant service the police officer considers appropriate.
Example—relevant service
after-hours bail support service
Note An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
omit
the person
substitute
a person arrested under this section
Endnotes
1 Presentation speech
Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 9 May 2012.
2 Notification
Notified under the Legislation Act on 2012.
3 Republications of amended laws
For the latest republication of amended laws, see
www.legislation.act.gov.au.
© Australian Capital Territory 2012
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