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In forcePolice officer may exclude support person from questioning
Part 6APrevention of criminal consorting
429 Police officer may exclude support person from questioning
(1)
This section applies if a police officer considers a support person present during questioning is unable to properly perform the role of support person.
(2)
The police officer must exclude the support person from being present during questioning.
(3)
The police officer must explain to the support person the reasons for the person’s exclusion.
(4)
The explanation must be written or electronically recorded.
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