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.