Overview

This bill proposes a minor amendment to the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, specifically exempting the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 from a section of the 1985 Act that deals with the prosecution of offences.

Description

The bill amends Section 25(1) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. This section likely deals with the time limits or other procedural aspects of prosecuting offences. The amendment adds an exception for the Geneva Conventions Act 1957. This means that prosecutions under the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 will not be subject to the restrictions or limitations imposed by Section 25(1) of the 1985 Act.

The bill also includes standard clauses regarding its short title (Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (Amendment) Act 2010) and its commencement date (two months after its passage).

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending. The amendment is procedural in nature and does not introduce new programs or funding requirements.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects those involved in prosecuting offences under the Geneva Conventions Act 1957. This could include:

• Prosecutors
• Law enforcement agencies
• Individuals accused of violating the Geneva Conventions

The impact on these groups is likely to be procedural, affecting how and when prosecutions can be brought, rather than a change to the underlying substantive law. The changes could affect the timelines for bringing cases, but further details would require access to Section 25(1) of the 1985 Act.

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