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YOUNG OFFENDERS ACT 1994 - SECT 40

40 .         No report of proceedings to be published

        (1)         A person is not to publish in any newspaper or other printed medium, or broadcast or televise, any report of the proceedings of a juvenile justice team or any information likely to identify any young person as a person dealt with by a juvenile justice team.

        (2)         A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence punishable — 

            (a)         by the Supreme Court as for a contempt; or

            (b)         after summary conviction, by a fine of $10 000 or imprisonment for 12 months.

        (3)         Proceedings for a contravention of subsection (1) may be taken by or on behalf of the Attorney General.



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