Subjects:

Other Jurisdictions , Australia

Contents:

Offences

Defences

Participation in Offences

Criminal Procedure

Sentencing and Proceeds

This book provides a comprehensive set of materials on the criminal law of Queensland and Western Australia, with detailed analysis of the law and extracts from the leading cases. It covers the Criminal Codes of the States and other significant State and Commonwealth legislation together with related decisions of the courts.

This edition analyses important legislative changes including recent amendments to the Queensland Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 and the wholesale reorganisation of criminal procedure in Western Australia through the Criminal Investigation Act 2006, the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 and the Criminal Appeals Act 2004.