Mental Health Act 2016
sec.158Particular statements not admissible
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sec.158 Particular statements not admissible
A statement made by the person the subject of a reference at the hearing of the reference is not admissible in evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding against the person. Subsection (1) applies to statements made orally or in writing and whether on oath or otherwise. However, subsection (1) does not apply to a proceeding for— contempt of the Mental Health Court; or an offence against the Criminal Code , chapter 16 . (sec.158-ssec.1) A statement made by the person the subject of a reference at the hearing of the reference is not admissible in evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding against the person. (sec.158-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies to statements made orally or in writing and whether on oath or otherwise. (sec.158-ssec.3) However, subsection (1) does not apply to a proceeding for— contempt of the Mental Health Court; or an offence against the Criminal Code , chapter 16 .
- (a) contempt of the Mental Health Court; or
- (b) an offence against the Criminal Code , chapter 16 .