Overview

This bill makes a small amendment to the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. Specifically, it carves out an exception for the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 from the original Act's scope. This means that prosecutions under the 1985 Act will not apply to offenses related to the Geneva Conventions.

Description

The core change introduced by this bill is an amendment to Section 25(1) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. The amendment adds an exclusion for the Geneva Conventions Act 1957. This effectively prevents the 1985 Act from affecting prosecutions under the Geneva Conventions. The bill also includes standard clauses specifying the short title (Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (Amendment) Act 2010) and a commencement date (two months after passage).

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The amendment is procedural and focuses on clarifying legal jurisdiction rather than introducing new programs or funding allocations. No figures on financial impact are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The primary groups affected are:
• Prosecutors: Their ability to pursue certain types of prosecutions under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 will be altered in relation to Geneva Conventions.
• Individuals accused of violating the Geneva Conventions: The specific legal framework for prosecuting such violations will be clarified.

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