Surveillance Devices Act 1999

This Act is not intended to limit a discretion that a court has—

to admit or exclude evidence in any proceeding; or

to stay criminal proceedings in the interests of justice.

For the avoidance of doubt, it is intended that a warrant may be issued, or an emergency authorisation given, in this jurisdiction under this Act for the installation, use, maintenance or retrieval of a surveillance device in this jurisdiction or a participating jurisdiction or both.

Subsection (2) is subject to sections 19(7) and 27(5).