Reviewing the General Principles of Criminal Responsibility in the Model Criminal Code: A Submission to the National Criminal Law Reform Committee

18 Pages Posted: 26 May 2012 Last revised: 31 Aug 2012

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Ian D. Leader-Elliott

University of Adelaide; University of South Australia

Date Written: May 24, 2012

Abstract

The National Criminal Law Reform Committee (formerly the Model Criminal Law Officers Committee) is currently conducting a review of Chapter 2 of the Model Criminal Code, which governs general principles of criminal responsibility. The Committee is a standing body that provides advice on criminal law issues to the Standing Council on Law and Justice, and which comprises representatives from a range of Commonwealth, State and Territory authorities.

The review builds on consultations conducted in 2008-09, which sought comments on the general effectiveness of Chapter 2. The Committee is now seeking to develop an updated set of areas for possible reform in relation to Chapter 2. Regular reviews of the Model Criminal Code are important to ensure that it remains modern and relevant.

Keywords: The National Criminal Law Reform Committee, Model Criminal Law Officers Committee

JEL Classification: K10

Suggested Citation

Leader-Elliott, Ian D., Reviewing the General Principles of Criminal Responsibility in the Model Criminal Code: A Submission to the National Criminal Law Reform Committee (May 24, 2012). U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 2012-02, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2066258 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2066258

Ian D. Leader-Elliott (Contact Author)

University of Adelaide ( email )

233 North Terrace
Adelaide, South Australia
Australia

University of South Australia ( email )

37-44 North Terrace, City West Campus
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Australia

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