Person to comply with subpoena

Current

(1)

A person to whom a subpoena is directed must comply with the subpoena.

(2)

However, the person is not required to comply with a subpoena if the person—

(a)

is prohibited from giving the evidence or document by a law; or

(b)

may refuse to give evidence in a proceeding or to produce a stated document or thing under a law.

Example of a law—

The Child Protection Act, section 191 provides that a person may refuse to give information in a proceeding in particular circumstances.

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