Offences
55 Offences
A person who is asked a question by an advocate under section 54(5) must answer the question.
Penalty: a fine of $6 000.
A person who is asked a question by an advocate under section 54(5) must not give an answer that the person knows is, or has reckless disregard as to whether the answer is, false or misleading in a material particular.
Penalty: a fine of $6 000.
A person must not fail without reasonable excuse (proof of which is on the person) to give assistance that is required under section 54(8).
Penalty: a fine of $6 000.
A person must not, without reasonable excuse (proof of which is on the person), hinder an advocate in the performance of the advocate’s functions under this Act.
Penalty: a fine of $6 000.
An individual is not excused from complying with subsection (1) or (3) on the ground that the answer to a question or the provision of assistance might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a criminal penalty.
If an individual complies with subsection (1) or (3) neither —
an answer given by the individual that was given to comply with subsection (1); or
the fact that the assistance given by the individual to comply with subsection (3) was given,
is admissible in evidence in any criminal proceedings against the individual other than proceedings for perjury or for an offence under subsection (2).
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