An act to amend various Acts and regulations relating to courts, crimes and other Communities and Justice portfolio matters

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2023 (NSW)

Diversions are options that police can use to prevent people from entering or continuing in the criminal legal system. Law and policy place some conditions on when diversions can be used. Police also have discretion about whether to use diversions. Research shows that diversions are underused for Aboriginal people, especially...

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Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2023 (NSW)

Policing and diversions