Protection in relation to functions under the Act
11 Protection in relation to functions under the Act
A magistrate who performs functions under the Act in a State or Territory has the same protection and immunity as a judge of the Supreme Court of that State or Territory has in the performance of his or her duty as a judge of the Supreme Court.
A barrister or solicitor appearing before a magistrate or an eligible Judge in a State or Territory in connection with the performance by the magistrate or Judge of functions under the Act has the same protection and immunity as a barrister or solicitor, as the case may be, has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the Supreme Court of that State or Territory.
Where a person who is not represented by a barrister or solicitor appears before a magistrate or an eligible Judge in a State or Territory in connection with the performance by the magistrate or Judge of functions under the Act, the person has the same protection and immunity as a party to proceedings in the Supreme Court of the State or Territory has in appearing before that Court when not so represented.
A witness summoned to attend or appearing before a magistrate or an eligible Judge who performs functions under the Act in a State or Territory has the same protection as a witness in proceedings in the Supreme Court of that State or Territory.
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