Crimes (Coward Punch Causing Death) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
6 September 2018
Defeated
This bill creates a new offence that would allow for a specific "king-hit" or "coward's punch" type offence in response to a number of deaths where the individual killed was assaulted and died as a result of their injuries. Those convicted of the so-called "one punch" assaults will receive a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.
- Introduced on 6 September 2018
- 1st reading on 17 June 2020
- Defeated on 17 June 2020
Votes
Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.