31DEffect of non-disclosure certificate

31D Effect of non-disclosure certificate

31D Effect of non-disclosure certificate

(1) On the giving of a non-disclosure certificate in respect of a protected person—

(a) a question may not be asked in the relevant proceeding that may lead to the disclosure of the protected identity of the protected person or where the protected person lives, and

(b) a witness in the relevant proceeding, including the protected person, cannot be required to answer a question, give any evidence, or provide any information, that may lead to the disclosure of the protected identity of the protected person or where the protected person lives, and

(c) a person involved in the relevant proceeding must not in the relevant proceeding make a statement that discloses or could disclose the protected identity of the protected person or where the protected person lives.

(2) This section applies despite any other Act but subject to section 31E.

s 31D: Ins 2002 No 54, Sch 1 [33].