NCJ Number
128971
Journal
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology Volume: 23 Issue: 4 Dated: (December 1990) Pages: 209-216
Date Published
1990
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The role of the Queensland Criminal Justice Commission (CJS) in enforcement is examined in relation to official misconduct and law reform.
Abstract
The CJS together with the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission was established by the Criminal Justice Act of 1989-90 to provide recommendations for reform in Queensland's public sector. It embraces concepts of misconduct including official misconduct, breach of trust, dishonesty, lack of impartiality, and misuse of information. In areas of misconduct the Act established tribunals to investigate and determine charges of official misconduct which fall outside criminal jurisdiction and which may require disciplinary action and an appeal to the Supreme Court. Presently it is limited to the police department, but it may be extended to other public sector departments by a declaration of the Governor-in-Council. In law reform areas, the CJS avoids duplication of the work of other agencies while relating and adapting their activities, findings, and recommendations to the specific needs of Queensland. Prostitution and starting price bookmaking are the top of the list of priorities for research projects. In order to be effective, law reform and new legislation require community support. 12 notes