Crimes Act 1914
Part IC
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Investigation of Commonwealth offences
Division 3
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Obligations of investigating officials
SECTION 23W
23W
Proof of belief
In any proceedings, the burden lies on the prosecution to prove that an investigating official had a belief on reasonable grounds as to a matter referred to in this Part.
Note:
These obligations apply in relation to protected suspects as well as to people under arrest.
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Hide history noteIn any proceedings, the burden lies on the prosecution to prove that an investigating official had a belief on reasonable grounds as to a matter referred to in this Part.
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