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CRIME AND CORRUPTION ACT 2001 - SECT 181 Legal representation and examination

CRIME AND CORRUPTION ACT 2001 - SECT 181

Legal representation and examination

181 Legal representation and examination

(1) A witness at a commission hearing may be legally represented at the hearing.
(2) A witness may be examined, cross-examined or re-examined on any matter the presiding officer considers relevant by—
(a) the presiding officer; or
(b) counsel assisting the commission at the hearing; or
(c) a person authorised by the presiding officer; or
(d) a lawyer representing the witness.
(3) The presiding officer may allow a person who is not giving sworn evidence at the hearing to be legally represented at the hearing if the presiding officer considers there are special circumstances.