Reforms to rape and sexual assault legislation
Rape and Sexual AssaultvMedia release (106kb PDF)
Sweeping reforms to rape and sexual assault legislation will come into effect on Sunday, November 23.
The Criminal Law Consolidation (Rape and Sexual Offences) Amendment Act 2008 clarifies and expands what constitutes rape and tightens laws on the sexual exploitation of children and the Statutes Amendment (Evidence and Procedure) Act 2008 changes the way evidence is taken from children and vulnerable witnesses and is more sensitive to the needs of alleged victims.
A copy of the Criminal Law Consolidation (Rape and Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2008 and the Statutes Amendment (Evidence and Procedure) Bill 2008 can be found on the South Australian Legislation website.
