Police Powers (Vehicle Interception) Act 2000
12Evidence of authority
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12 Evidence of authority
In proceedings for an offence against this Act, a certificate apparently signed by a senior police officer stating –
(a) that an authority under this Act was granted or renewed for a specified period; and
(b) that the authority authorised the establishment of a roadblock or the use of a vehicle immobilising device at a specified place or area; and
(c) the grounds on which the authority was granted or renewed –
is evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.