This well-researched and clearly written book covers the spectrum of criminal process in Queensland, including areas often neglected by other texts, beginning with an overview of recent reforms and the onus of proof the book covers police investigation procedures, police accountability and charge and bail, through to pre-trial processes, trial, sentencing and appeal. The book also includes a discussion of the role of and response to victims in the criminal justice process.
"Criminal Process in Queensland now provides a socio-legal exploration of criminal procedure and sentencing with a focus on the Queensland justice system. Current empirical research is discussed throughout the text, which provides an overview of emerging and continuing issues in criminal justice."--Back cover.
Follows on from its predecessor, 'Criminal Process in Queensland'. The work has been completely revised and expanded to include the jurisdiction of Western Australia. Begins with police investigation procedures, police accountability and charge and bail, through to pre-trial processes, trial, sentencing and appeal.
This text provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive and current guide to the fundamentals of the criminal law in Queensland and Western Australia. It also has direct application in other Code jurisdictions, such as Tasmania. In Western Australia, there has been a major restructure of procedural aspects of the state's criminal law, through the repeal of the Justices Act 1902 and many provisions in the Criminal Code. These were replaced by other statutes including the Criminal Procedure Act 2004, the Criminal Appeals Act 2004 and the Criminal Investigation Act 2006. This legislation has introduced more streamlined procedures. The Criminal Code in Western Australia was also amended to more succinctly provide for circumstance where a person may be convicted of an offence as an alternative to that which was the subject of the initial charge. In Queensland, statutory changed have been less extensive. However, a significant amendment relates to the double jeopardy rules so that, in certain circumstances where there is fresh and compelling evidence, a person acquitted of a crime may be ordered by the Court of Appeal to be retried. These case law and statutory developments all have been incorporated into this 7th edition.
Key primary source for anyone with a scholarly interest in the workings of AustraliaoÂeÂ(tm)s justice system Criminal Procedure in Australia draws on the successful book Litigation II oÂeÂ" Evidence and Criminal Process to create a fresh and innovative treatment of the subject. The book is unique in its breadth and depth of coverage of the criminal procedural laws across Australia. It provides a unified and comprehensive analysis of the law relating to policing, criminal prosecutions, pre-trial and trial issues, sentencing and criminal appeals. In addition, the book examines the extensive Commonwealth and state legislation and case law in the fields of police investigation and Crown prosecutoroÂeÂ(tm)s powers and duties across all jurisdictions. Anyone with a scholarly interest in the workings of AustraliaoÂeÂ(tm)s justice system will find this book a key primary source, appreciating the bookoÂeÂ(tm)s coverage of criminal procedure, supported by a commentary that embraces a contextualised and critical approach to legal doctrine.
Carter's Criminal Law of Queensland is an indispensable resource tool that provides comprehensive analysis and explanation of the provisions and relevant case law for students and practitioners.
A student-focused, approachable textbook designed as a complete course companion for all stages and levels of study. The inclusion of summaries, revision questions and problem questions make it highly useful for students approaching subject for the first time students preparing for exams.
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