601
In forcePower to require information
Part 6APrevention of criminal consorting
601 Power to require information
(1)
This section applies if—
(a)
a police officer is helping a coroner to investigate a death; and
(b)
the officer reasonably believes a person may be able to give information relevant to the investigation.
(2)
The officer may require the person to give information relevant to the investigation.
(3)
When making the requirement, the officer must inform the person that the person may—
(a)
fail to give the information if the information would tend to incriminate the person; and
(b)
seek legal advice before giving the information.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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