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In forceConditions imposed on access
Part 3Coroner’s investigation, including by inquest, of deaths
Division 4Accessing investigation documents
55 Conditions imposed on access
(1)
When consenting to give a person access to an investigation document, a coroner may impose conditions on the consent that the coroner considers are necessary to protect the interests of justice, the public or a particular person.
Example—A coroner may give consent on the condition that the document not be used for any purpose other than the inquest.
(2)
A person given access to an investigation document subject to a conditional consent must comply with the conditions, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty for subsection (2)—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.
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