Refusal to take oath or give evidence
31 Refusal to take oath or give evidence
A person commits an offence if:
the person is appearing before the Board as a witness; and
(b) the Board requires the person to give evidence on oath under section 28(a); and
the person intentionally refuses to take an oath.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
A person commits an offence if:
the person is appearing before the Board as a witness; and
(b) the Board requires the person to answer a question under section 28(b); and
the person intentionally refuses to answer the question.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(1B) Strict liability applies to subsections (1)(a) and (b) and (1A)(a) and (b).
(1C) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) or (1A) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.
(2) A statement or disclosure made by a witness to the Board is not, except in proceedings for an offence against section 34, admissible in evidence against the witness in civil or criminal proceedings in a court.
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