Police (Special Investigative and Other Powers) Act 2015
59Indemnity for authorised person
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59 Indemnity for authorised person grants an authority. (2) The law enforcement agency must indemnify the authorised person under the authority for any liability incurred by the person (including reasonable costs) because of something done by the person (whether in the Territory or elsewhere) if: (a) the thing is done in the course of acquiring or using an assumed identity in accordance with the authority; and (b) the thing is done: (i) for an authorised officer – in the course of the officer's duty; or (ii) for an authorised civilian – in accordance with a direction by the civilian's supervisor under the authority; and (c) any requirements prescribed by regulation for this section