When is a Conviction Spent? Advising Clients on the Spent Convictions Act and Related Legislation

Mar 18, 2024

This is a recording of Session 4 of the Foley's February Criminal Law CPD Series of 2024. In this episode, Foley’s List barristers Peter Matthews and Simon Thomas explains the purpose and breakdown of the new regime, looks into exemptions, protections in place against improper disclosure, and the future of the regime.

Peter Matthews is an experienced trial and appellate advocate, practicing in criminal law, administrative law, disciplinary and licensing law and in coronial inquests and coercive inquiries. He holds an Indictable Crime Certificate, and is on the Victoria Legal Aid Preferred Trial Counsel List.

Simon Thomas has a broad practice with a particular focus on criminal, administrative, and regulatory matters. He has 17 years of experience advising on and appearing in criminal, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings before Victorian and international courts and tribunals, including in relation to allegations of corruption, fraud, and corporate crime.

To download/view the presentation materials from this seminar:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Parliament of Victoria Committee Report 2019
• Spent Convictions Bill 2020: Statement of Compatibility
• Spent Convictions Bill 2020: Explanatory Memorandum
• Spent Convictions Act 2021 - Summary Factsheet
• Spent Convictions Act 2021 Flowchart (Adult)
• Spent Convictions Act 2021 Flowchart (Children)
• Review of the Spent Convictions Act 2021
• Spent Conviction Order Application Form

Episode Length: ~60 Minutes 
(Note: Listeners are eligible for 1CPD point per 60 minutes of Think Foley's content).

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