Jack's Law Becomes Permanent: Queensland Police Hit 100,000 Searches Milestone

February 24, 2025
Jack's Law Becomes Permanent: Queensland Police Hit 100,000 Searches Milestone
  • The enforcement of Jack's Law has resulted in over 4,800 charges, with around 820 specifically related to weapons offences.

  • Most individuals apprehended with weapons claimed they were for personal protection, raising significant concerns about public safety.

  • Premier David Crisafulli announced the permanent status of Jack's Law, emphasizing the dangers posed by the seized weapons.

  • Beasley's parents expressed pride in the police's efforts to enhance community safety, reflecting the emotional toll of weapon-related violence.

  • On February 23, 2025, police marked a significant milestone by conducting their 100,000th search under Jack's Law.

  • Following this milestone, Queensland police's powers to search individuals for concealed weapons without a warrant will become permanent.

  • Since the law's implementation, police have seized approximately 953 weapons, including replica firearms and knives.

  • Jack's Law, enacted in 2023 and named after Jack Beasley, who was fatally stabbed in 2019, allows police to conduct searches for concealed weapons in designated areas such as night precincts and public transport.

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