98Offence: intimidation or bribery of complainants

98 Offence: intimidation or bribery of complainants

98 Offence: intimidation or bribery of complainants

(1) A person who, by threat, intimidation or inducement, persuades or attempts to persuade another person—

(a) not to make a complaint to the Commission or a professional council or not to continue with a complaint made to the Commission or a professional council, or

(b) not to have discussions with, or take part in proceedings before, the Commission or a professional council concerning a complaint or a matter that could become the subject of a complaint,

is guilty of an offence.

(2) A person who refuses to employ or dismisses another person, subjects another person to any detriment, or harasses another person, because the other person—

(a) intends to make a complaint, has made a complaint, or has had a complaint made on his or her behalf or otherwise concerning him or her, to the Commission or a professional council, or

(b) intends to take part, is taking part, or has taken part in any discussions with, or proceedings before, the Commission or a professional council concerning a complaint or a matter which could become the subject of a complaint,

is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty—200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.

s 98: Am 2010 No 34, Sch 2.22 [8]; 2020 No 32, Sch 1[28].