Publisher's Synopsis
The Criminal Justice Act 1994 introduces widespread new provisions of great interest to mainstream criminal practitioners. This guide provides information on the changes this Act brings. Not only does it reproduce the Act in full, but it clearly explains all the Act's provisions. It fully discusses the specific changes and what they mean to practice and procedure. Issues of central importance are dealt with and include bail, the right of silence, treatment of Juveniles, as well as other recommendations from the Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure.