Independent Police Conduct Authority Act 1988

Proceedings of Authority

24: Powers of Authority in relation to investigations

You could also call this:

"The Authority can ask you for information and documents to help with their investigations."

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You can be asked to give information to the Authority if they think you know something about a matter they are investigating. They can ask you to provide documents or things that are relevant to the investigation. The Authority can also ask you to come and answer questions on oath. You might be asked to swear an oath before you answer questions. This means you promise to tell the truth. If you do not tell the truth, it can be considered a crime, similar to what is stated in section 108 of the Crimes Act 1961. The Authority's examination of you is like a court case, so you have to tell the truth. You will be asked questions, and you must answer them honestly. This is an important part of the Authority's investigation process.

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23: Proceedings of Authority, or

"How the Authority Handles Complaints and Investigations"

25: Protection and privileges of witnesses, etc, or

"Keeping You Safe When You Share Information with the Authority"

24Powers of Authority in relation to investigations

The Authority may require any person who in its opinion is able to give information relating to any matter under investigation by the Authority to furnish such information, and to produce such documents or things in the possession or under the control of that person, as in the opinion of the Authority are relevant to the subject matter of the investigation.
The Authority may summon before it and examine on oath any person who in its opinion is able to give any information relating to the matter under investigation, and may for the purpose administer an oath to any person so summoned.
Every such examination by the Authority shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of section 108 of the Crimes Act 1961 (which relates to perjury).