Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code Reference
The terms of reference for this review require the Commission to enquire and report to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs on
- The review of the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code;
- Reforms necessary to reflect the current needs of the people of Solomon Islands.
This references is significant and has been broken down into different phases and projects. Download the PDF version here ( pdf Review of the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code - First Interim Report (1.57 MB) ).
Summary of Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code phases and projects
Penal Code Issues Paper | Released in 2008. Contains an analysis of all of the Penal Code (save for sentencing provisions), identifies issues for reform, asks questions to support consultation and submissions |
Community consultation | In 2009 & 2010 consultation was held in all provinces as well as with specific stakeholder groups |
The following projects use the results of consultation as well as more detailed research to develop recommendations for reform | |
Corruption offences | Recommendations forwarded to Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs in June 2011. |
Sexual offences | Commission is now considering recommendations for reform of sexual offences. |
Criminal responsibility, structure and application of Penal Code |
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Personal harm offences |
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Homicide |
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Religion & marriage offences, criminal libel |
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Public order offences |
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Dishonesty and property offences |
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The following projects specifically address the Criminal Procedure Code | |
Mental impairment, fitness to plead and criminal responsibility | 2010 consultation paper completed. |
Preliminary inquiries |
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Criminal process |
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Sentencing | 2010 research & specific consultation conducted |