South Australian Numbered Acts

CRIMINAL LAW (SENTENCING) (GUILTY PLEAS) AMENDMENT ACT 2012 (NO 49 OF 2012) - SECT 9

9—Substitution of Schedule

Schedule—delete the Schedule and substitute:

Schedule 1—Review of reduction of sentence scheme

1—Inquiry into and report on operation of reduction of sentence scheme

        (1)         The Minister must, at the end of 2 years from the commencement of this clause, appoint a person recommended by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to conduct an inquiry into—

            (a)         the operation of Part 2 Division 2 of this Act as amended by the Criminal Law (Sentencing) (Guilty Pleas) Amendment Act 2012 ; and

            (b)         report on the effect (if any) that the operation of that Division as so amended has had on—

                  (i)         providing transparency in respect of sentences given to offenders; and

                  (ii)         improving the operation and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

        (2)         A report on the inquiry must be provided to the Minister who must cause a copy of the report to be laid before each house of Parliament within 3 months after receipt of the report.