58Rules of procedure and evidence

58 Rules of procedure and evidence

58 Rules of procedure and evidence

(cf Coroners Act 1980, s 33)

(1) A coroner in coronial proceedings is not bound to observe the rules of procedure and evidence that are applicable to proceedings before a court of law.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this Act, a witness in coronial proceedings who is a natural person cannot be compelled to answer any question or produce any document that might tend—

(a) to incriminate the witness for an offence against or arising under an Australian law or a law of a foreign country, or

(b) to make the witness liable to a civil penalty.