Prosecution Procedure - Protection of Police Officers

Question 1

What is the definition for an “Undercover Officer”?

Answer 1

Means a member of the Police whose identity is for the time being concealed for the purpose of a particular investigation of any suspected offence against the Act including those assisting that member in the course of the investigation.

Question 2

Officers Credibility and Permissible Activities. What does the Court need to determine?

Answer 2

Court Decides the admissibility of their evidence, weighing up whether the officer merely presented an opportunity for an offence OR whether they encouraged an offence which would not otherwise be committed.

Question 3

What is an “On notice application for restraining order relating to instrument of Crime”?

Answer 3

Application to seize potential property from Crime.

Question 4

What information do you need when you apply for an “On notice application for restraining order relating to instrument of Crime”?

Answer 4

• YOUR Details
• Offenders
• Details and charges
• Criminal Convictions
• Search Warrant
• Describe offending found at property
  *Admissions made during interview
• Property
• Describe property
• Show offender owns property or is in their custody/control