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Yates v The Queen

[2013] HCA 8
Case number
P21/2012
Before
French CJ, Hayne, Crennan, Bell, Gageler JJ
Catchwords

Criminal law – Sentence – Detention during Governor's pleasure on expiration of sentence under s 662 of Criminal Code (WA) – Whether evidence capable of supporting conclusion that applicant a constant danger to community – Whether order demonstrably necessary to protect society from physical harm.

Criminal Code (WA) – s 662.

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