Criminal Processes and Investigative Procedures: Victoria and Commonwealth, 6th edition

Focusing on the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic), this text also explains the other key aspects of the criminal processes and investigative procedures that are now extant in the Victorian and  Commonwealth jurisdictions. The wide-ranging topics include the hierarchy of courts in Victoria, commencement of criminal proceedings, bail, search and seizure, forensic procedures, police questioning, identification evidence, pleas, the parameters of double jeopardy and the jury system. Expert commentary and extracts from case law and legislation are combined to develop the reader’s understanding of these important matters.

The revised and updated sixth edition also includes:

• commentary on changes to bail law

• analysis of the impact of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities on criminal procedure

• discussion of case law relating to forensic procedures

• update of all relevant statutory provisions and developments in recent case law 

Features

• Clear and structured style

• Jurisdiction-specific focus

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• Hemming, Feld & Anthony, Criminal Procedure in Australia, 3rd edition

• Ord, Shaw & Green, Investigative Interviewing Explained, 4th edition