1144
CurrentRestriction on use of spent childhood conviction in civil or criminal proceeding
Chapter 23Amendment of other Acts
Part 23.39Amendment of Spent Convictions Act
1144 Restriction on use of spent childhood conviction in civil or criminal proceeding
In section 24C(2) of the Spent Convictions Act 2021—
(a)
paragraph (a)(iii) is repealed;
(b)
after paragraph (a) insert—
"(ab) performing a function or duty imposed by, or exercising a power conferred under, the Youth Justice Act 2024 in relation to the protection or therapeutic treatment of a child;".
Pt 23.39A (Heading and s. 1144A) inserted by No. 52/2025 s. 13.
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