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Plain English and the Law (pdf)

WEBPlain English and the Law (pdf) This groundbreaking guide to Plain English and the Law was first published by the Victorian Law Reform Commission in 1987. In …

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URL: https://www.lawreform.vic.gov.au/publication/plain-english-and-the-law/

Inclusive Juries

WEBDr Vivian Waller was admitted to legal practice in 1995. She is the Director and Managing Partner of law firm Waller Legal. She has 25 years experience …

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2. The CMIA: background and principles

WEB2.42 The CMIA governs an area of the law that requires an understanding from both a criminal and health perspective and raises both legal and treatment issues. …

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Law reform in Victoria

WEBPreviously, in March 2022 the Parliament of Victoria’s Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee had recommended raising the age of criminal …

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Crimes (Mental Impairment)

WEBThe Crimes (Mental Impairment and Fitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic) (CMIA) balances their rights for humane treatment and the community’s right for safety. …

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News and media releases

WEBNews. The Victorian Law Reform Commission provides media comment on our current and recently completed projects. Media enquiries. Contact Nick Gadd 0425 …

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5. Defence of mental impairment

WEB5.21 The defence of mental impairment is defined in section 20 of the CMIA. The defence is established if at the time of engaging in conduct constituting the offence, …

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3. An overview of the CMIA

WEB3.7 The provisions of the CMIA largely apply to trials and proceedings for indictable offences in the higher courts (the Supreme Court and County Court). The defence of …

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Surveillance in Public Places

WEBPublic surveillance has become extensive enough to affect nearly all Victorians, but existing laws were not designed with high technology surveillance in mind. The second part of a …

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The legal concept of recklessness

WEBRecklessness and criminal responsibility. 1 Before an accused person can be found guilty of a criminal offence, the prosecution must prove each ‘element’ of that …

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Improving the Response of the Justice System to Sexual Offences

WEB16/11/2021. The Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) has proposed a comprehensive reform package to improve the way the justice system responds to sexual offences. …

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4. Current regulation of cannabis

WEBIntroduction 4.1 Two national frameworks of Commonwealth, state and territory legislation regulate access to cannabis in Australia. One restricts the cultivation, …

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Response to Stalking

WEBIf you are experiencing being stalked now and you need help, you should contact the police, or (in Victoria) the Victims of Crime Helpline: Call 1800 819 817 Text …

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3. Birth registration

WEB3.29 The Registry’s birth registration statement is in two parts. Part 1 concerns the registration of the birth. Parents have 60 days to return the completed form …

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11. Improving civil litigation for victim survivors of sexual violence

WEBOverview • Civil litigation is a justice option that is available in addition to or as an alternative to criminal justice. • For some people who have experienced sexual …

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2. Committal proceedings

WEB2.1 A committal proceeding is the process by which indictable criminal charges are transferred from a lower court, where the charges are first filed, to the …

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