Reminder: submissions on the draft Bail Bill 2010 are due next week
Wed Oct 13 2010The New South Wales Government has released an exposure draft of the Bail Bill 2010. Attorney General Hatzistergos said the government would now seek the communityâs feedback on the draft laws, along with 21 other recommendations outlined in a major review of the stateâs bail system. Members have until the close of business on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 to make submissions. Supreme Court Judge Megan Latham will chair a roundtable of prosecutors, defence lawyers, police, victimsâ representatives and other experts to advise whether further changes to the bail system are required.
Submissions should be sent to Penny Musgrave at penny_musgrave@agd.nsw.gov.au or
Ms Penny Musgrave Director Criminal Law Review Division Attorney Generalâs Department GPO Box 6 SYDNEY NSW 2001
Please indicate if you wish your submission to be confidential.
22 October 2010