This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to amend the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 so as to increase the maximum penalty that may be imposed for an offence involving assault, or any other offence against the person, in circumstances in which the victim of the offence is of or above the age of 65 years. The amount of the increase will vary from 10 per cent (where the victim is between 65 and 70) to 75 per cent (where the victim is 90 or over).

Outline of provisions

Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on the date of assent.

Clause 3 is a formal provision giving effect to the amendments to the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 set out in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1 amends the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 so as to achieve the object set out in the Overview above.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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