211
In forceInjury or detriment to witness
Chapter 5Offences and disciplinary proceedings relating to corruption etc.
Part 1Offences
211 Injury or detriment to witness
A person who injures or threatens to injure, or causes or threatens to cause detriment of any kind, to another person because—
(a)
the other person, or someone else, appeared as a witness before the commission; or
(b)
the other person, or someone else, gave, or is to give, evidence before the commission; or
(c)
the other person, or someone else, complied with, or is about to comply with, a notice under section 81F;
commits a misdemeanour. Maximum penalty—255 penalty units or 3 years imprisonment.
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