An approved examiner's power under s 193 of POCA to restrict disclosure to the 'public' does not extend to preventing disclosure to investigating or prosecuting authorities under s 266A(2). Where the subject matter of sworn statement and examination orders substantially overlaps with pending criminal charges, and information compulsorily obtained may be disclosed to the prosecution, there is a real risk of prejudice warranting a stay. The 2016 amendments to s 266A(2)(b) may provide an alternative mechanism to address this prejudice through court-ordered disclosure prohibitions, but this question was left open.
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