62Refusal of witness to be examined

62 Refusal of witness to be examined

62 Refusal of witness to be examined

(cf Coroners Act 1980, ss 42 and 54(1))

A person who appears (whether or not on subpoena or warrant) to give evidence or to produce any document or thing in coronial proceedings must not, without lawful excuse—

(a) refuse to take the oath or affirmation, or

(b) refuse to be examined on oath or affirmation, or

(c) having taken the oath or made an affirmation, refuse to answer any question relevant to the subject-matter of the proceedings, or

(d) refuse or fail to produce the document or thing.

Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.