Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation Amendment Act 2012 (7 of 2012)

Schedule 3   Amendments relating to providing mutual assistance in criminal matters

Part 2   Video link evidence

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987

25   Subsection 13(2)

Omit all the words before paragraph (b), substitute:

(2) If the Attorney-General gives an authorisation under subsection (1A):

(a) in the case of the taking of evidence - a Magistrate may do all or any of the following:

(i) take evidence on oath or affirmation of the witness appearing before the Magistrate to give evidence in relation to the matter;

(ii) direct that all or part of the proceeding be conducted in private;

(iii) require a person to leave the place in Australia where the giving of evidence is taking place or going to take place;

(iv) prohibit or restrict the publication of evidence given in the proceeding or of the name of a party to, or a witness in, the foreign proceeding;

(v) subject to subsection 13AB(1), require the production of documents or other articles;

(vi) take such action as the Magistrate considers appropriate to facilitate the foreign proceeding;

(vii) perform any other function required by the regulations; or