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CRIMES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2004 - SCHEDULE 5

SCHEDULE 5 – Amendment of Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 No 92

(Section 3)

Section 100J Functions of Sentencing Council

Omit section 100J (1) (b). Insert instead:

(b) to advise and consult with the Minister in relation to:

(i) matters suitable for guideline judgments under Division 4 of Part 3, and

(ii) the submissions to the Court of Criminal Appeal to be made by the Minister in guideline proceedings,

Note: This amendment enables the Sentencing Council to advise and consult with the Minister administering the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 in relation to all matters that are suitable for guideline judgments by the Court of Criminal Appeal, not just in relation to offences (as is currently the case), and in relation to submissions to be made by the Minister in guideline proceedings generally, not just submissions concerning applications for guideline judgments (as is currently the case).