194Protection of approved examiner etc.

194 Protection of approved examiner etc.

(1) The *approved examiner has, in the performance of his or her duties as an approved examiner, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court. (2) A *lawyer appearing at the *examination: (a) on behalf of the person being examined; or (b) as or on behalf of the *responsible authority; has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the High Court. (3) Subject to this Act, the person being *examined: (a) has the same protection; and (b) in addition to the penalties provided by this Act, is subject to the same liabilities; as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.