Crimes Act 1914
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Hide history noteA person commits an offence if:
(a) a witness identity protection certificate for an operative in relation to a proceeding has been given; and
(b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 15MQ ; and
(c) the person engages in conduct; and
(d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and
(e) none of the following applies:
(i) the conduct is required by section 15ML ;
(ii) the conduct is authorised by leave or by an order under section 15MM ;
(iii) the conduct is permitted under section 15MR .
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
(2)
A person commits an offence if:
(a) a witness identity protection certificate for an operative in relation to a proceeding has been given; and
(b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 15MQ ; and
(c) the person engages in conduct; and
(d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and
(e) none of the following applies:
(i) the conduct is required by section 15ML ;
(ii) the conduct is authorised by leave or by an order under section 15MM ;
(iii) the conduct is permitted under section 15MR .
(f) the person is reckless as to whether his or her conduct will endanger the health or safety of another person.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.
(3)
A person commits an offence if:
(a) a witness identity protection certificate for an operative in relation to a proceeding has been given; and
(b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 15MQ ; and
(c) the person engages in conduct; and
(d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and
(e) none of the following applies:
(i) the conduct is required by section 15ML ;
(ii) the conduct is authorised by leave or by an order under section 15MM ;
(iii) the conduct is permitted under section 15MR ; and
(f) the person is reckless as to whether his or her conduct will:
(i) prejudice any current or future investigation; or
(ii) prejudice any current or future activity relating to security.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.
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