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1 Recent law reform publications and areas of law under review is compiled by the Australian Law Reform Commission. Entries can be made by ing details of law under review to A list of abbreviations starts on page 102. This edition of covers publications released between March 2005 and December Abortion WIH on inquiry into abortion report expected late Administrative Law ARC WIH on inquiry into the scope of judicial review. WIH on inquiry into coercive powers of government agencies. WIH on drafting revision to Model State Administrative Procedures Act new draft available October QLCARC The Accessibility of Administrative Justice, December 2005 (DP). Assisted Reproduction Paper One: Access, May Paper Two: Parentage, July Paper Three: Surrogacy, November Associations WIH on draft Uniform Cooperative Association Act new draft available October WIH on draft Uniform Limited Liability Company Act new draft available October WIH on draft Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act new draft available November Banking HMT(UK) Regulatory Reform Order: A Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, December 2005 (CP). Sing LRRD Review of Electronic Transactions Act Stage III: Remaining Issues, June 2005 (CP). Children and Young People FLC WIH on letter of advice on the child paramountcy principle in the Family Law Act. The paramountcy principle in relocation cases DP WIH on drafting of Uniform Representation of Children in Custody and Abuse and Neglect Proceedings Act new draft available November WIH on drafting Standards for the Protection of Children from International Abduction new draft available November Sentencing of young offenders report Reform Issue /06

2 QLCARC Voices and Votes: A Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Young People s Engagement in Democracy in Queensland, July 2005 (DP). Paper One: Access, May Paper Two: Parentage, July Paper Three: Surrogacy, November Civil Partnerships (see also De Facto Relationships) Civil Partnerships Act 2004: Amendments to Family Procedure, July 2005 (CP 19/05). Computers Sing LRRD Proposed Spam Control Bill, September 2005 (CP). Constitutional Law WIH on review of the Constitution. Sask LRC Federalism and the First Nations: Making Space for First Nations Self-Determination in the Federal Inherent Right Policy, May 2005 (BP). Consumer Protection PC Review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974: International Liner Cargo Shipping, February 2005 (R 32). Sing LRRD Proposed Spam Control Bill, September 2005 (CP). Contracts HKLRC Privity of Contract, September 2005 (R). Interest on Debts and Damages report expected in Copyright AGD Fair Use and Other Copyright Exceptions: An Examination of Fair Use, Fair Dealing and Other Exceptions in the Digital Age, May 2005 (IP). Provisions of the Copyright Amendment (Film Directors Rights) Bill 2005, August 2005 (R). Corporations Law CAMAC Corporate Duties Below Board Level, May 2005 (DP). Personal Liability for Corporate Fault, May 2005 (DP). Corporate Social Responsibility, November 2005 (DP). New reference received on treatment of future unascertained personal injury claims, October PJCCFS Corporate Responsibility report expected March WIH on draft Uniform Limited Liability Company Act new draft available October WIH on draft Registered Agents and Annual Filing Requirements Act new draft available October WIH on draft Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act new draft available November Law Com Company Security Interests, August 2005 (R 296).

3 Corrections ALRC Sentencing of Federal Offenders, November 2005 (DP 70). Court Rules and Procedures (see also Evidence, Juries) AGD Trans-Tasman Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement: A Public Discussion Paper by the Trans-Tasman Working Group, August 2005 (DP). ALRC; ; Review of the Uniform Evidence Acts, July 2005 (DP) (ALRC DP 69, DP 47, DP). Uniform Evidence Law, December 2005 (R) (ALRC 102, 112, ). ALRI Non-Disclosure Orders in Criminal Cases, September 2005 (CM 12.15). Applications under the Canadian Charter of Rights in Criminal Cases, December 2005 (CM 12.19). Appeals Consultation Memorandum expected in January Cal LRC Enforcement of Judgments under the Family Code, May 2005 (Tentative Recommendation). Oral Argument in Civil Procedure, June 2005 (Tentative Recommendation). Statute of Limitation for Legal Malpractice, September 2005 (Tentative Recommendation). European Small Claims Procedure, June 2005 (CP 12/05). Telephone Hearings in Civil Proceedings, July 2005 (CP 14/05). Proposed Changes to Civil Appeal Rules, September 2005 (CP 20/05). The Delegation of Powers by Justice s Clerks to Non Legally Qualified Staff in Magistrates Courts in England and Wales (CP 22/05). Civil and Family Court Fee Increases, September 2005 (CP 24/05). Authorisations to Sit in Family Proceedings Courts and Youth Courts, November 2005 (CP 27/05). Hearing the Relatives of Murder and Manslaughter Victims, September 2005 (CP). HKLRC Hearsay in Criminal Proceedings, November 2005 (CP). Multi-Party Litigation, September 2005 (R 76). WIH on inquiry into problem-oriented courts and judicial case management. Man LRC Costs Awards in Civil Litigation, September 2005 (R 111). WIH on review of Traditional Courts Act report WIH on drafting Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act new draft available July Expert Witnesses, June 2005 (R 109). NTLRC New reference received on the Uniform Evidence Acts. Criminal Pre-Trial Processes: Justice Through Efficiency, June 2005 (R 89). Review of customs powers of forfeiture and search warrants WIH on Access to court records report expected early Entry, search and seizure report expected early QLRC A Review of the Uniform Evidence Acts, September 2005 (R 60). Reform Issue /06

4 Limitation in personal injury actions DP Provisions of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Video Link Evidence and Other Measures) Bill 2005, November 2005 (R). Sing LRC Pre- and Post-Judgement Interest, August 2005 (R). Contempt of court WIH on an issues paper. VPLRC Warrant Powers and Procedures, November 2005 (R 170). WIH on inquiry into County Court appeals. WIH on inquiry into the law of contempt of court. Courts Focusing Judicial Resources Appropriately, October 2005 (CP 25/05). Specialisation of Family Magistrates, November 2005 (CP 28/05). WIH on inquiry into problem-oriented courts and judicial case management. Man LRC Costs Awards in Civil Litigation, September 2005 (R 111). WIH on review of Traditional Courts Act report Access to court records report expected early VPLRC WIH on inquiry into County Court Appeals. Criminal Investigation ARC WIH on inquiry into coercive powers of government agencies. The Establishment of a DNA Database, November 2005 (R 78). Entry, search and seizure report expected early Review of customs powers of forfeiture and search warrants report expected October Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Interception and Other Measures) Bill 2005, June 2005 (R). Provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005, November 2005 (R). Consolidating powers of arrest WIH on new inquiry. VPLRC Warrant Powers and Procedures, November 2005 (R 170). Coroners Act 1985 WIH on final Criminal Law (see also Sentencing) ALRI Non-Disclosure Orders in Criminal Cases, September 2005 (CM 12.15). Applications under the Canadian Charter of Rights in Criminal Cases, December 2005 (CM 12.19). Hearing the Relatives of Murder and Manslaughter Victims, September 2005 (CP). FLRC Review of the Penal and Criminal Procedure Codes report expected June

5 HKLRC Hearsay in Criminal Proceedings, November 2005 (CP). The Court Poor Box: Probation of Offenders, September 2005 (R 75). Report on Corporate Killing, October 2005 (R 76). Criminal Procedure: Appeals from Unduly Lenient Sentences in the District Court WIH on final Criminal Procedure: Prosecution Appeals in Indictable Cases WIH on final Law Com A New Homicide Act for England and Wales?, December 2005 (CP 177). Aboriginal People, Criminal Law and Sentencing, June 2005 (BP 15). WIH on inquiry into the law of homicide. New inquiry into spent convictions report expected mid NSWASAIC A Fair Chance: Proposals for Sexual Assault Law Reform in NSW, November 2004 (R). NSWJLRC The Right to Silence, September 2005 (DP 1). Majority Verdicts, November 2005 (R 111). Criminal Pre-Trial Processes: Justice Through Efficiency, June 2005 (R 89). The Infringement System: A Framework for Reform, September 2005 (SP 16). Entry, search and seizure report expected early Criminal defences report expected May Review of customs powers of forfeiture and search warrants WIH on Report on Insanity and Diminished Responsibility, July 2004 (R 195). Inquiry on rape and other sexual offences DP Provisions of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Drug Offences and Other Measures) Bill 2005, August 2005 (R). Provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005, November 2005 (R). TLRi Warnings in Sexual Offences Cases Relating to Delay in Complaint, June 2005 (IP 8). Criminal Liability of Organizations, June 2005 (IP 9). Intoxication and Criminal Responsibility WIH on final Driving causing death WIH on issues paper. Review of the Bail Act, November 2005 (CP). VPLRC Warrant Powers and Procedures, November 2005 (R 170). WIH on inquiry into the law of contempt of court. Customary Law WIH on review of Traditional Courts Act report LCC Indigenous legal traditions WIH on DR Aboriginal People, Criminal Law and Sentencing, June 2005 (BP 15). WIH on Human Rights in the Pacific study paper SAC WIH on inquiry into provocation. Reform Issue /06

6 De Facto Relationships (see also Civil Partnerships) Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on Relationships and the law report expected early QLRC A Review of the Peace and Good Behaviour Act report Family Violence Police Holding Powers: Interim Report, September 2005 report expected December Drugs Debt Man LRC WIH on review of Garnishment Act. People who guarantee other people s debts report Interest on Debts and Damages report expected in Designs, Patents and Trade Marks Provisions of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Drug Offences and Other Measures) Bill 2005, August 2005 (R). Intoxication and Criminal Responsibility WIH on final Elder Law Vulnerable Adults and the Law: Capacity, May 2005 (CP 37). CIPRGPRI Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, and Public Health, November 2005 (R). Discrimination HREOC Striking the Balance: Women, Men, Work and Family, June 2005 (DP). Dispute Resolution FLC New reference received on immunity for family counsellors and family dispute resolution practitioners under the Family Law Act. Domestic Violence Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final Electoral System Electoral Registers: Proposed Changes to the Representation of the People Regulations, August 2005 (CP 21/05). The Co-ordinated Online Record of Electors (CORE), December 2005 (CP 29/05). QLCARC Voices and Votes: A Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Young People's Engagement in Democracy in Queensland, July 2005 (DP). WIH on new inquiry into electronic voting. Emergency Services The Establishment of a DNA Database, November 2005 (R 78). Employment HREOC Striking the Balance: Women, Men, Work and Family, June 2005 (DP).

7 SALRC Protected Disclosures WIH on Workplace Privacy, October 2005 (R). Evidence ALRC; ; Review of the Uniform Evidence Acts, July 2005 (DP) (ALRC DP 69, DP 47, DP). Uniform Evidence Law, December 2005 (R) (ALRC 102, 112, ). HKLRC Hearsay in Criminal Proceedings, November 2005 (CP). The Establishment of a DNA Database, November 2005 (R 78). Aboriginal People, Criminal Law and Sentencing, June 2005 (BP 15). Expert Witnesses, June 2005 (R 109). NTLRC New reference received on the uniform Evidence Acts. QLRC A review of the Uniform Evidence Acts, September 2005 (R 60). Warnings in Sexual Offences Cases Relating to Delay in Complaint, June 2005 (IP 8). Review of the Uniform Evidence Acts, July 2005 (DP) (ALRC DP 69, DP 47, DP). Uniform Evidence Law, December 2005 (R) (ALRC 102, 112, ). Family Law ALRI Matrimonial Property Legislation: Valuation Dates, November 2005 (BP). Cal LRC Enforcement of Judgments under the Family Code, May 2005 (Tentative Recommendation). European Union Green Paper on Applicable Law and Jurisdiction in Divorce Matters, July 2005 (CP 18/05). Civil Partnerships Act 2004: Amendments to Family Procedure, July 2005 (CP 19/05). Civil and Family Court Fee Increases, September 2005 (CP 24/05). Authorisations to Sit in Family Proceedings Courts and Youth Courts, November 2005 (CP 27/05). Specialisation of Family Magistrates, November 2005 (CP 28/05). FLC The paramountcy principle in relocation cases DP WIH on letter of advice on the child paramountcy principle in the Family Law Act. WIH on improving family law processes for dealing with post-parenting order conflict. New reference received on immunity for family counsellors and family dispute resolution practitioners under the Family Law Act. Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final WIH on drafting of Uniform Representation of Children in Custody and Abuse and Neglect Proceedings Act new draft available November WIH on drafting Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act new draft available November New Issues in Legal Parenthood, April 2005 (R 88). Paper One: Access, May Paper Two: Parentage, July Reform Issue /06

8 Paper Three: Surrogacy, November Federalism Sask LRC Federalism and the First Nations: Making Space for First Nations Self-Determination in the Federal Inherent Right Policy, May 2005 (BP). Freedom of Information Access to court records report expected early QLCARC The Accessibility of Administrative Justice, December 2005 (DP). Genetic Information Guardian and Ward WIH on draft Uniform Guardianship Interstate Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act new draft available October QLRC New reference received on Queensland guardianship laws interim report expected June Health Care CIPRGPRI Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, and Public Health, November 2005 (R). Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final The Establishment of a DNA Database, November 2005 (R 78). New Drafting Committee to develop a uniform Misuse of Genetic Information in Employment and Insurance Act. Globalisation LCC WIH on DP on the effect of globalisation on Canada s legal system. Government ARC WIH on inquiry into coercive powers of government agencies. LCC WIH on DP on the effect of globalisation on Canada s legal system. WIH on inquiry into Declaration of Assets by Public Officers. Homicide Hearing the Relatives of Murder and Manslaughter Victims, September 2005 (CP). Report on Corporate Killing, October 2005 (R 76). Law Com A New Homicide Act for England and Wales?, December 2005 (CP 177). Human Rights Research Paper on Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking, April 2005 WIH on project paper. WIH on Human Rights in the Pacific study paper SALRC Repeal of the Black Administration Act 38 of 1927, March 2004 (R).

9 VDOJ Rights, Responsibilities, Respect The Report of the Human Rights Consultation Committee, December 2005 (R). Human Trafficking Research Paper on Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking, April 2005 WIH on project paper. Immigration Provisions of the Migration Litigation Reform Bill, May 2005 (R). Indigenous People LCC Indigenous Legal Traditions WIH on DR Aboriginal People, Criminal Law and Sentencing, June 2005 (BP 15). Maori Legal Entities report expected early WIH on Human rights in the Pacific study paper SALRC Repeal of the Black Administration Act 38 of 1927, March 2004 (R). Sask LRC Federalism and the First Nations: Making Space for First Nations Self-Determination in the Federal Inherent Right Policy, May 2005 (BP). Insurance ALRI; Man LRC; Sask LRC Private Title Insurance, June 2005 (CP). Law Com and Insurance law scoping study due for release early Intellectual Property AGD Fair Use anc Other Copyright Exceptions: An Examination of Fair Use, Fair Dealing and Other Exceptions in the Digital Age, May 2005 (IP). CIPRGPRI Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, and Public Health, November 2005 (R). Provisions of the Copyright Amendment (Film Directors Rights) Bill 2005, August 2005 (R). Juries Majority Verdicts, November 2005 (R 111). Blind or deaf jurors report expected early New reference received on role of juries in sentencing consultation paper expected Law Enforcement AGD Trans-Tasman Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement: A Public Discussion Paper by the Trans-Tasman Working Group, August 2005 (DP). ARC WIH on inquiry into coercive powers of government agencies. The Establishment of a DNA Database, November 2005 (R 78). Entry, search and seizure report expected early Review of customs powers of forfeiture and search warrants report expected October Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Interception and Other Measures) Bill 2005, June 2005 (R). Reform Issue /06

10 Provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005, November 2005 (R). Consolidating powersof arrest WIH on new inquiry. VPLRC Warrant Powers and Procedures, November 2005 (R 170). Law Reform ALRC The Promise of Law Feform, December Legal Aid Review of the Legal Ad, July 2005 (R). Legal Fees HKLRC Conditional Fees, September 2005 (CP). Man LRC Costs Awards in Civil Litigation, September 2005 (R 111). Legal Profession Cal LRC Statute of Limitation for Legal Malpractice, September 2005 (Ten:ative Recommendation). Litigation Cal LRC Oral Argument in Civil Procedure, June 2005 (Tentative Recommendation). Multi-Party Litigation, September 2005 (R 76). Man LRC Costs Awards in Civil Litigation, September 2005 (R 111). Provisions of the Migration Litigation Reform Bill, May 2005 (R). Sing LRC Pre- and Post-Judgement Interest, August 2005 (R). Medical Law WIH on drafting amendments to Uniform Anatomical Gift Act new draft November Negligence and Liability Cal LRC Statute of Limitation for Legal Malpractice, September 2005 (Tentative Recommendation). Limitation in personal injury actions DP Limitation Periods Cal LRC Statute of Limitation for Legal Malpractice, September 2005 (Ten:ative Recommendation). Limitation in personal injury actions DP WALC Limitation Bill 2005 and Limitation Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2005, September 2005 (R 1/2005). Power of Attorney ALRI; BCLI; Man LRC; Sask LRC WIH on inquiry into powers of attorney. WIH to revise Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act new draft available December Privacy HoRLCA The Real Big Brother: Inquiry into the Privacy Act 1988, June 2005 (R).

11 The Establishment of a DNA Database, November 2005 (R 78). Surveillance report OPC Getting in on the Act: The Review of the Private Sector Provisions of the Privacy Act 1988, March 2005 (R). SALRC Privacy and Data Protection, October 2005 (DP 109). Workplace Privacy, October 2005 (R). Public Order QCMC Should Legal Outcall Prostitution Services in Queensland be extended to Licensed Brothels and/or Escort Services?, December 2005 (Interim Position Paper) report expected early QLRC A Review of the Peace and Good Behaviour Act report Real Property BCLI Report on Leases of Unsubdivided Land and the Top Line Case, July 2005 (R 38). Reform and Modernisation of Land Law and Conveyancing (R 74). Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final LRACNI Review of the Operation of the Ground Rents Act 2001 (Nl), November 2005 (DP 1/05). Man LRC WIH on project on common building schemes. WIH on land reform report expected early WIH on drafting Uniform Certificate of Title Act new draft available July WIH on drafting amendments to Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act new draft available July Land Registration: Registration, Rectification and Indemnity, August 2005 (DP 128). Conversion of long leases report expected in Regulatory law AGD Trans-Tasman Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement: A Public Discussion Paper by the Trans-Tasman Working Group, August 2005 (DP). HMT(UK) Regulatory Reform Order: A Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, December 2005 (CP). Security Provisions of the National Security Information Legislation Amendment Bill 2005, May 2005 (R). Provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005, November 2005 (R). Sentencing ALRC Sentencing of Federal Offenders, November 2005 (DP 70). Hearing the Relatives of Murder and Manslaughter Victims, September 2005 (CP). The Court Poor Box: Probation of Offenders, September 2005 (R 75). Criminal Procedure: Appeals from Unduly Lenient Sentences in the District Court WIH on final Reform Issue /06

12 Criminal Procedure: Prosecution Appeals in Indictable Cases WIH on final Aboriginal People, Criminal Law and Sentencing, June 2005 (BP 15). WIH on Uniform Collateral Sanctions and Disqualifications Act new draft available November Sentencing of young offenders report New reference received on role of juries in sentencing. SAC Suspended Sentences, April 2005 (DP). Maximum Penalties for Repeat Drink Driving, September 2005 (R). Suspended Sentences, October 2005 (Interim Report). WIH on inquiry into a sentence indication scheme and sentence discounts report expected January Sentencing WIH on final Sexual offences NSWASAIC A Fair Chance: Proposals for Sexual Assault Law Reform in NSW, November 2004 (R). Inquiry on rape and other sexual offences DP Warnings in Sexual Offences Cases Relating to Delay in Complaint, June 2005 (IP 8). Social Welfare HMT(UK) Proposed Changes to the Eligibility Rules for Establishing a Pension Scheme, September 2005 (UK). Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final Taxation Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final Traffic Law Driving causing death WIH on issues paper. Tribunals Public Inquiries Including Tribunals of Inquiry, May 2005 (R 73). Trusts and Trustees WIH on drafting Statutory Trust Act new draft available December SALRC Administration of Estates, 2005 (DP 110). Variation and Termination of Trusts, December 2005 (DP 129). Should a trust have a legal personality? DP expected in Judicial factors DP expected late Vulnerable Persons ALRC Sentencing of Federal Offenders, November 2005 (DP 70). Vulnerable Adults and the Law: Capacity, May 2005 (CP 37). Report on Insanity and Diminished Responsibility, July 2004 (R 195).

13 Whistleblowing SALRC Protected Disclosures WIH on final Wills and Succession Administration of Estates: Review of the Statutory Legacy, June 2005 (CP 11/05). Rights and duties of cohabitees WIH on final Law Com The Forfeiture Rule and the Law of Succession, July 2005 (R 295). Uniform Succession Laws: Family Provision, May 2005 (R). Uniform succession laws: intestacy report QLRC Administration of estates of deceased persons report SALRC Administration of Estates, 2005 (DP 110). Review of the law of succession WIH on a DP for VPLRC WIH on review of the Administration and Probate Act. Women ALRC Sentencing of Federal Offenders, November 2005 (DP 70). HREOC Striking the Balance: Women, Men, Work and Family, June 2005 (DP). Young Offenders ALRC Sentencing of Federal Offenders, November 2005 (DP 70). Authorisations to sit in Family Proceedings Courts and Youth Courts, November 2005 (CP 27/05). Sentencing of young offenders report Judicial factors WIH on a DP for late Reform Issue /06

14 Abbreviations AGD ALRC ALRI ARC BCLI BP Cal LRC CAMAC CIPRGPRI CM CP DP FLC FLRC HKLRC HMT(UK) HoRLCA HREOC IP Law Com LCC LRACNI Man LRC NSWASAIC NSWJLRC Australia. Attorney-General s Department Australian Law Reform Commission Alberta Law Reform Institute Australia. Administrative Review Council British Columbia Law Institute Background Paper Californian Law Revision Commission Australia. Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee United States. Committee on Intellectual Property Rights in Genomic and Protein Research and Innovation Consultation Memorandum Consultation Paper United Kingdom. Department of Constitutional Affairs Discussion Paper Australia. Family Law Council Fiji Law Reform Commission Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong United Kingdom. Her Majesty s Treasury Australia. House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Australia. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Ireland. Law Reform Commission Issues Paper England and Wales. Law Commission Law Commission of Canada Law Reform Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland Law Reform Commission of Western Australia Manitoba Law Reform Commission Malawi Law Commission United States. National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws New South Wales Adult Sexual Assault Interagency Committee New South Wales. Joint Legislation Review Committee New South Wales Law Reform Commission J

15 /ntlrc OPC PC PJCCFS QCMC QLCARC QLRC R SAC SALRC Sask LRC Sing LRC Sing LRRD SP VPLRC VDOJ WALC WIH Northern Territory Law Reform Committee New Zealand Law Commission Australia. Office of the Privacy Commissioner Australia. Productivity Commission Australia. Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission Queensland. Parliament. Legal, Constitutional and Administrative Review Committee Queensland Law Reform Commission Report Victoria. Sentencing Advisory Council South African Law Reform Commission Saskatchewan Law Reform Commission Scottish Law Commission Australia. Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee Law Reform Committee of the Singapore Academy of Law Singapore Law Reform and Revision Division Study Paper Tasmania Law Reform Institute Victorian Law Reform Commission Victoria. Parliament. Law Reform Committee Victoria. Department of Justice Western Australia. Legislative Council Legislation Committee Work In Hand Reform Issue /06

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