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CRIMINAL LAW (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) ACT 2007 (NO 5 OF 2007) - SECT 51

51—Restriction on publication

A person must not intentionally or recklessly publish by newspaper, radio, television or in any other way, a report of proceedings under this Act containing the name of a person suspected of a serious offence, or other information tending to identify the person, unless—

            (a)         the person consents to the publication; or

            (b)         the person has been charged with the suspected offence or a related serious offence.

Maximum penalty: $5 000 or imprisonment for 1 year.



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