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38 Requirements for informant's statement in preliminary brief

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Explained inBill clause 38

A statement by the informant in a preliminary brief must be—

S. 38 amended by No. 68/2009 s. 9(a).S. 38(2) repealed by No. 68/2009 s. 9(b).Note to s. 38(2) repealed by No. 68/2009 s. 9(c).

(a)in the form of an affidavit; or

(b)signed by the informant and contain an acknowledgment signed in the presence of a person referred to in Schedule 3 that the statement is true and correct and is made in the belief that a person making a false statement in the circumstances is liable to the penalties of perjury; or

(c)in a form, and attested to in a manner, prescribed by the rules of court.

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Section 414 provides for acknowledgment of false statements.

Note to s. 38 inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 9(d).