House of Representatives
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Torture Prohibition and Death Penalty Abolition) Bill 2009
Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Attorney-General, the Honourable Robert McClelland MP)Notes on clauses
Clause 1: Short Title
This clause provides that when the Bill is enacted, it is to be cited as the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Torture Prohibition and Death Penalty Abolition) Act 2009 .
Clause 2: Commencement
This clause sets out when the various parts of the Act are to commence.
Clause 3: Schedule(s)
This is a formal clause that enables the Schedules to amend Acts by including amendments under the title of the relevant Act.