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Queensland abortion law is contained within the Queensland Criminal Code in sections 224-226. Section 224 states that a doctor who performs an abortion commits a crime, section 225 that a woman procuring an abortion commits a crime, and section 226 that anyone providing any substance or thing to aid the abortion commits a crime. There are substantial terms of imprisonment attached to these sections. widely considered to deserve at the very least some mitigation of punishment to reflect reduced culpability. In cases where they acted for reasons of self-preservation with a genuine belief in the necessity of the action, mitigation might be thought deserved
The passage of the recent anti-bikie provisions was remarkable for its velocity and too little consultation. Introducing the charges to Parliament, the authorities cited the “urgency”for the steps, and political rhetoric in the media has revolved around the “crisis”of lawlessness in Queensland. The bills were reportedly received by the Opposition in the afternoon of the day they were to be handed. Discussion went on in the House until 3am, and all the bills were passed (ultimately, with Opposition support). The Queensland Law Society has criticised having less opportunity for opinion in the bills.
