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Fraser Barton

Double jeopardy laws to take in more offences

Double jeopardy exceptions would include a further 10 offences under proposed laws in Queensland. (David Gray/AAP PHOTOS)

Double jeopardy laws are set to be expanded in Queensland, allowing people to be retried for offences such as manslaughter and rape.

Under a bill tabled to Queensland parliament on Wednesday, double jeopardy exceptions would include a further 10 offences.

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