Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023
Part 10Mental Impairment Review Tribunal
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Part 10 — Mental Impairment Review Tribunal
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Overview of Part 130
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Terms used 130
Division 2 — Mental Impairment Review Tribunal
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Tribunal established 131
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Tribunal’s jurisdiction 131
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Constitution of Tribunal 131
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Contemporaneous exercise of jurisdiction 132
Division 3 — Proceedings of Tribunal
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Conduct of proceedings 133
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Who presides 133
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Decision of Tribunal 133
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Questions of law 134
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Evidence generally 135
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Appearance in review proceedings 135
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Summons to give evidence or produce documents 136
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Power to examine on oath 136
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Privilege against self‑incrimination 136
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Confidentiality orders 137
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Publication of names 138
Division 4 — Membership of Tribunal
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Tribunal members 138
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Qualifications of certain members 139
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Terms and conditions of appointment 141
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Remuneration 141
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Deputy President acting as President 142
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Leave of absence from office 142
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Vacating office prematurely 142
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Conditions for public service members 143
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Resignation of members 143
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Terminating appointment of members 143
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Training of members 144
Division 5 — General powers of Tribunal
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Exercise and performance of Tribunal’s administrative powers and duties 144
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Tribunal may use experts 145
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Tribunal may require examination of supervised person 145
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Issue of warrants by Tribunal 145
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Power to obtain information and records 146
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Extension of time in which to give report or other information 146