Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill

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This bill establishes the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The Commission's purpose is to review convictions and sentences and decide whether to refer them to the appeal court. This will replace the power currently exercised by the Governor-General under section 406 of the Crimes Act 1961.