End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021
125False representation of being authorised to communicate on behalf of person
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125 False representation of being authorised to communicate on behalf of person
A person must not falsely or in bad faith purport to be a person –
(a) whom another person wishes to make relevant communications on behalf of the other person under section 15 ; or
(b) who is designated to sign on behalf of another person a second request, a final request, a private self-administration request or a final permission.
Penalty: Imprisonment for a term of 5 years or a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units, or both.