8Departmental protocols—the Act, s 26(2)

8 Departmental protocols—the Act, s 26(2)

8 Departmental protocols—the Act, s 26(2)

(1) The Commissioner of Police and the Secretary of the Department of Communities and Justice may enter into protocols in relation to the exercise of functions conferred on police officers and other persons under the Act, Part 3.

(2) A protocol—

(a) is subject to the Act and this regulation, and

(b) may be amended, revoked or replaced from time to time.

(3) A police officer or other person on whom a function is conferred under the Act, Part 3 must exercise the function in conformity with a protocol as far as practicable.

(4) A failure to comply with a protocol does not invalidate an act or omission done by the police officer or person.