77Bribery

77 Bribery

(1)  A person must not directly or indirectly offer a bribe to, or make an agreement with, a police officer –

(a) for the police officer to neglect his or her duties; or

(b) to influence the police officer in the performance of any of his or her duties.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.

(2)  A police officer must not take or solicit directly or indirectly a bribe from, or make an agreement with, another police officer or any person –

(a) to neglect his or her duties; or

(b) to influence the performance of any of his or her duties.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.