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256 Interpretation

(1)For the purposes of this Division, a person is involved in a criminal investigation if the person is—
(a)a witness of an alleged crime or crimes being investigated; or
(b)a victim of an alleged crime or crimes being investigated; or
(c)involved in the investigation in any other capacity.
(2)For the purposes of this Division, a person is involved in a criminal proceeding if the person is—
(a)a witness in that proceeding; or
(b)a juror in that proceeding; or
(c)involved in the proceeding in any other capacity.
detriment, to a person, includes—
(a)loss or damage to a person's property or business;
(b)discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment in relation to a person's employment, career, business, trade, profession or enterprise.