Criminal Procedure Act 2011
Summary of changes
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10 January 2026
- The court's process for suppressing a defendant's identity in sexual offence cases has been updated with additional requirements and considerations
- Protections for complainants' identities and privacy in sexual cases have been expanded and strengthened
- A reference to the Land Transport Act 1998 has been updated for accuracy
Affected provisions
- 200: Court may suppress identity of defendantThe court's process for suppressing a defendant's identity in sexual offence cases has been updated with additional requirements and considerations
- 201: Automatic suppression of identity of defendant in specified sexual casesThe court's process for suppressing a defendant's identity in sexual offence cases has been updated with additional requirements and considerations; Protections for complainants' identities and privacy in sexual cases have been expanded and strengthened
- 203: Automatic suppression of identity of complainant in sexual casesProtections for complainants' identities and privacy in sexual cases have been expanded and strengthened
- 358: Power to impose penalties provided for in Land Transport Act 1998A reference to the Land Transport Act 1998 has been updated for accuracy