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Police Administration Act 1978
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139 Definition
electronic recording includes a recording of sound and/or
pictures, by electronic means.
relevant offence, in relation to a confession or admission, means:
(a) in the case of an admission or confession made on or after
1 July 1992 and before 1 July 1993, an offence the maximum
penalty for which is imprisonment for life or in excess of
7 years;
(b) in the case of an admission or confession made on or after
1 July 1993 and before 1 July 1994, an offence the maximum
penalty for which is imprisonment for life or for 7 years or
more;
(c) in the case of an admission or confession made on or after
1 July 1994, an offence the maximum penalty for which is
imprisonment in excess of 2 years.