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\[28\].