Criminal process in Queensland / Heather Douglas, Malcolm Barrett and Emma Higgins.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co., 2017.

2nd edition

88064

Criminal justice, Administration of -- Queensland.

Sentences (Criminal procedure) -- Queensland.

1. Proving offences

2. Policing

3. Police accountability

4. Bail

5. Charges and commencing proceedings

6. Committals and indictments

7. Pleas and double jeopardy

8. Trial process

9. Fair trial and abuse of process

10. Legal representation

111 Considerations underlying sentencing

12. Punishment and penalties

13. Appeals

14. Executive pardons, royal perogatives and appeals to the High Court

15. Restoring justice.

Criminal Process in Queensland has been completely revisedition: 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. New material in this edition includes: consideration of the continued trend in statutory exceptions to the rule that the Crown must prove all elements of an offence; extended focus on policing by consent; discussion of the recent decisions on police access to suspects electronic devices; changes in approach to offences involving domestic and family violence; discussion of new approaches to organised crime, including control orders; expanded consideration of the application of the proviso in appeals matters; discussion of Queensland's Murri Courts. With its clear and well-structured analysis and easily accessible socio-legal approach, Criminal Process in Queensland will be of great assistance to students, practitioners and those working in related government and non-government organisations. - Publisher's website.

First published in 2008 and entitled Criminal Process in Queensland.

Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780455239750

xliv, 437 pages ; 25 cm