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Question: The Part 1 & Part 2 documents collectively make up the 2006 NSW Ombudsman Report into the laws regarding the use of drug detection dogs by NSW police. This is considered the most comprehensive study into this aspect of policing that has ever been undertaken in this state.

The statutory review delved into the effectiveness of laws governing the warrantless use of sniffer dogs.

NSW police began using drug dogs in the lead up to the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The regulations set out in the 2001 Act came into effect in February 2002. And since December 2005, these powers fall under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW), also known as the LEPRA.

Students are encouraged to use this report as part of their Analysis Report (Assessment 3B).

This report is not considered an "academic/scholarly source" but can be used as a source in both Assessment 3A & Assessment 3B.

Similarly, in 2019 the NSW Coroner held an Inquest into the deaths of six patrons at a number of Music Festivals deemed to be drug related. Read from 99 onwards in relation to the issue of Drug Detection Dogs.

Your task: Based on the proposed amendment, write a 1250-word ‘report' (±10% leniency) advising the NSW Parliament of the possible impacts (or consequences) on the NSW criminal justice system of the amendment .

Your report should include:
1. A concise introduction outlining the purpose of the report & whether the stakeholder agrees/disagrees with the amendment, this position should be the same as that taken in your task case study plan.
2. A detailed background of the legislation and why it is being reviewed for amendment
3. Evaluation of three impacts (or consequences) on the criminal justice system
4. Conclusion that reinforces the stakeholders position on the amendment
5. Use at least five (5) peer-reviewed sources to support your report (reports, legislation, newspaper articles are not included in these five sources).

Recommended structure
• A report format is encouraged.
• Students can use headings and subheadings.
• Students should consider using charts/tables and other visual aids to present information (eg, statistics).
• Should have a strong introduction, contents and conclusion.
• Must have a reference list that adheres to the Western Sydney University Referencing Guide.
• You should refer to the marking rubric before, during and after drafting and completing their case study plan to ensure you have addressed the assessment requirements.

The purpose of this assessment is to help students consolidate their knowledge on criminal justice using a contemporary criminal justice issue.