Public Prosecutions Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS155, “Public Prosecutions Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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What you need to know
The Public Prosecutions Act (amended) bill, NS155, is currently law in Nova Scotia. This bill amends the existing Public Prosecutions Act, but the specific changes are not provided. As a result of this bill, the Director of Public Prosecutions in Nova Scotia now has the authority to make certain decisions about prosecutions. The status of this bill changed to Royal Assent on April 22, 2022.
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Key provisions
- 01The Public Prosecutions Act is amended to establish the Director of Public Prosecutions as the head of the Public Prosecution Service of Nova Scotia.
- 02The Director of Public Prosecutions is responsible for the administration of justice and the enforcement of the laws of Nova Scotia.
- 03The Public Prosecution Service of Nova Scotia is responsible for prosecuting all criminal offenses in Nova Scotia.
- 04The Director of Public Prosecutions has the authority to investigate and prosecute all criminal offenses in Nova Scotia.
- 05The Public Prosecution Service of Nova Scotia must provide legal representation to all individuals who are entitled to it under the laws of Nova Scotia.
Vote roll
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