Double Jeopardy Reform

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	Removing the immunity from those who have been falsely acquitted


	'Double Jeopardy' is that quirk in the law that prevents a repeat prosecution of an accused no matter what new evidence comes to hand. Unlike the situation where someone found guilty can appeal his conviction if new evidence proves his innocence, at present in Victoria, unlike other states, nothing can be done to bring a accused back to face justice once he has been freed by a court.

DoubleJeopardyReform.Org is a branch of the Crime Victims Support Organisation and advocates reform of Victoria's what we believe to be, very antiquated laws on double jeopardy.

As a first step, we would ask that the state government hold a public inquiry into the law so as to gauge its strengths, weaknesses and support.


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	Widow vows to fight double jeopardy law Double Jeopardy Law Changes Inevitable: Law Society BBC:Double jeopardy law ushered out No getting away with murder Qld double jeopardy law reformed NSW: Iemma says double jeopardy changes are common sense South Australia drops double jeopardy laws Crime files reviewed under new SA double jeopardy law NZ Criminal procedure bill passed by parliament Double Jeopardy changes for Tasmania New rules on double jeopardy score a first conviction The State Govt’s logic when it comes to Double Jeopardy Ireland: Proposed New Laws to give DPP more power Scot’s double jeopardy rule to be reviewed New law also allows appeals on judicial errors and administration of justice offences


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DoubleJeopardyReform.Org

Removing the immunity from those who have been falsely acquitted