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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991
81Meaning of recorded statement—pt 4.5
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81 Meaning of recorded statement—pt 4.5
recorded statement means—
(a) an audiovisual recording—
(i) of a complainant answering questions from a police officer
in relation to the investigation of a family violence offence;
and
(ii) made by a police officer; or
(b) an audio recording that complies with paragraph (a)—
(i) if the complainant does not consent to an audiovisual
recording; or
(ii) in exceptional circumstances.
Example—exceptional circumstances
technical difficulties with the visual aspect of the recording identified
following the making of the recording
Division 4.5.2 Family violence offence
proceedings—recorded statement of
police interview