This Bill implements the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The objective is to establish a system of regular visits to prevent torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Assent | 4 Dec 2006 | |
| Third Reading | 21 Nov 2006 | Bill read a third time. |
| In Committee | 16 Nov 2006 | Bill to be reported with amendment presently. |
| Second Reading | 7 Nov 2006 | Bill read a second time. |
| SC Reports | 19 Sep 2006 | The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee reported on this bill. |
| Submissions Due | 19 May 2006 | |
| First Reading | 28 Mar 2006 |
Bill read a first time. Bill referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee.referred to Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee |
| Introduction | 15 Mar 2006 |
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