March 30th 2023.
Queensland Police now have greater search powers to fight knife crime, thanks to the new legislation known as Jack's Law. This law is named in honour of Jack Beasley, the 17-year-old who was tragically stabbed to death in 2019. The legislation was passed in parliament today and will allow police to search for weapons in nightlife precincts and on public transport for the next two years. Furthermore, the state's governor has ensured that the law will come into effect on Sunday, which would have been Jack's 21st birthday. Police Minister Mark Ryan said: "It's not too often out of something tragic like the loss of someone's life that something positive can occur." Ryan warned that police will be out in force using these new powers and anyone caught in nightlife precincts or on public transport carrying a knife will face criminal charges. Jack's parents, Brett and Belinda, were overwhelmed by the law passed in honour of their son.
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Today, Queensland Police have been granted stronger search powers to fight knife crime with the passing of Jack's Law in Parliament. Named after 17-year-old Jack Beasley, who was tragically stabbed to death in 2019, this legislation will allow police to search for weapons in nightlife precincts and on public transport for the next two years. On Sunday, which would have been Jack's 21st birthday, the law will come into effect. Police Minister Mark Ryan gave a warning to those partying next week, stating that police will be out in force with their new powers. He also highlighted the positive outcome from the tragedy, saying "It's not too often out of something tragic like the loss of someone's life that something positive can occur." Brett and Belinda, Jack's parents, have been overwhelmed by the law passed in honour of their son.
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