Section 23XWM — Crimes Act 1914: Recording of giving of information and consent
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(1) The constable must, if practicable, ensure that the giving of the information about the proposed forensic procedure and the offender’s responses (if any) are tape recorded. (2) If tape recording the giving of the information and the offender’s responses (if any) is not practicable, the constable must ensure that: (a) a written record of the giving of the information and the offender’s responses (if any) is made; and (b) a copy of the record is made available to the serious offender. Note: Division 9 contains provisions about making copies of material (including tapes) available to the serious offender.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation
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