- Date
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19 Nov 2009
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Attorney-General
- Summary
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Amends the:
Criminal Code Act 1995
to replace the existing offence of torture in the Crimes (Torture) Act 1988
with a new offence of torture in the Criminal Code to fulfil Australia’s obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and Death Penalty Abolition Act 1973
to provide that the death penalty cannot be reintroduced anywhere in Australia. Also repeals the Crimes (Torture) Act 1988
.