Mutual Assistance in Business Regulation Act 1992
16Taking of evidence ‑ protection of persons
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16 Taking of evidence ‑ protection of persons
(1) A person taking evidence under this Act has, in the performance of such duties, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court. (2) A barrister or solicitor, or other representative, appearing on a person’s behalf before a person taking evidence under this Act has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in a proceeding in the High Court. (3) A person giving evidence under this Act has the same protection, and is, in addition to the penalties provided by this Act, subject to the same liabilities, as a witness in a proceeding in the High Court.