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Section 5

Application for review of sentence of imprisonment for natural life

of Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023

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Section 5
(1)

For the purposes of subsection 4(1), any person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment for natural life may make an application in writing to the Federal Court within ninety days from the date of coming into operation of this Act.

(2)

Upon receiving an application under subsection (1), the Federal Court shall review the sentence of imprisonment of natural life.

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(3)

The Federal Court may extend the time specified under subsection (1) if it considers that there is a good reason for doing so.

(4)

Any application under subsection (1) may only be made once by the person.

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WJW23/0560 16-06-2023