Review publications
Background Papers
Background paper - Review of particular criminal defences: Our terms of reference
On 27 November 2023, we released the first of a series of Background Papers.
In addition to the Background Paper, the Commission also released a companion document which contains:
- a series of fact sheets on each of the defences under review,
- a comparative table examining the scope of such defences in other jurisdictions, and
- a guide to legislative changes to the defences since the adoption of the Criminal Code in 1901.
The documents can also be downloaded separately:
- Criminal defences review - Information sheet on self-defence
- Criminal defences review - Information sheet on provocation to assault
- Criminal defences review - Information sheet on killing on provocation
- Criminal defences review - Information sheet on killing for preservation
- Criminal defences review - Information sheet on domestic discipline
- Criminal defences review - Information sheet on penalty for murder
- Criminal defences review - Timeline of legislative reforms and proposals in Queensland
- Criminal defences review - Quick reference jurisdiction guide
Consultation Paper
We will release a Consultation Paper in late 2024.
Final Report
Our Final Report is due to the Attorney-General on 1 December 2025. Once tabled in parliament it will be available for download here.