s-7-Report-Child-Protection-Child-Sex-Offender-Government-Agency-Registration-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 146 KB]
...opportunity be provided. That report concluded the original Bill appeared to be inconsistent with s 9 of the Bill of Rights Act (disproportionately severe treatment or punishment) and s 26(2) (double jeopardy). 13. This issue was considered and addressed through the inclusion, on the recommendation of the Social Services Select Committee, of s 38 of the principal Act which provides a right of review for offenders subject to lifetime reporting obligations. 14. The inconsistency...