TABLE OF CONTENTS


Terms of reference
Letter to the Attorney-General
Participants
List of recommendations

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
THE CONDUCT OF THE REFERENCE TO DATE
Legislative action since the Discussion Paper was published
STRUCTURE OF THIS REPORT

CHAPTER 2. THE OFFENCE OF CONCEALMENT OF A SERIOUS OFFENCE
BACKGROUND TO SECTION 316
THE PROVISION
PROSECUTIONS UNDER SECTION 316
Local Courts
Higher courts

CHAPTER 3. REFORM OF SECTION 316
THE COMMISSION’S VIEW
ANALYSIS OF THE CASE FOR RETAINING THE STATUS QUO
ANALYSIS OF THE CASE FOR REFORMING S 316
Philosophical objections to section 316
Legitimate reasons for concealing serious offences

Fear
Victims
Residential care facilities
Confidential relationships

“Serious offence”
Information or beliefs which must be reported
Mens rea
“Benefit”
Approval of Attorney General

Minority view