Tasmania Law Reform Institute

New Projects

The Institute has accepted new references from the former and current Attorneys-General.

Self-Defence

The first is a request to advise on whether the law of self-defence in Tasmania should be changed. The Institute has been asked to consider all relevant issues and consult widely on the issue before making recommendations.

Bullying

The second reference is to inquire into the capacity of Tasmanian laws to address the issue of bullying and cyber-bullying.

The Terms of Reference for this project are:

1. Identify Tasmania's current law and legal frameworks that may be used to address bullying behaviour, including cyber-bullying and whether the law captures different forms of bullying and whether it may be enhanced.

2. Research legislative approaches aimed at addressing the problem of bullying, including cyber-bullying, in other jurisdiction (in Australia and overseas).

3. Examine how, and whether, the law should be used to address bullying behaviours particularly among children and young persons.

4. Provide recommendations for any necessary law reform.

5. Any other matters the Tasmania Law Reform Institute considers relevant to the Terms of Reference.

Published on: 23 Sep 2014