Purpose of the Act

Question 1

Section 5 states the purpose of the Act, what does it set out to do?

Answer 1

To facilitate the monitoring of compliance of the the law and the investigation and prosecution of offences in a manner that is consistent with human rights values.

Question 2

How is the purpose of the Act carried out?

Answer 2

• Modernizing Law of SEARCH, SEIZURE, and SURVEILLANCE to take into account advances of technologies AND to regulate the use of those technologies
• Providing rules that recognize the importance of the rights and entitlements affirmed in other enactments.
• Ensuring investigative tools are effective and adequate for law enforcement needs.

Question 3

(HOW TO COMPLY)

How will Police meet the objectives and obligations when carrying out entries, searches, inspections, productions, examinations, seizures, road blocks and stopping vehicles?

Answer 3

• Ensure lawful authority to conduct activity & exercise any incidental powers, including use of force.
• Conduct risk assessment for exercising powers and act to mitigate risks to protect public safety and employees carrying out Act’s powers.
• Only seize what is Authorised.
• Provide appropriate announcements and identification in the exercise of those powers
• Satisfy requirements detailed in the Act (e.g notice and inventory requirements after search or seizure)