Sports Tribunal Act 2006

Sports Tribunal of New Zealand - Jurisdiction and procedure

44: Privileges and immunities

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"Same rights as court witnesses and lawyers"

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When you appear as a witness before the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand, you have the same privileges and immunities as witnesses do in the District Court. You are protected in the same way as witnesses in the District Court. This means you have the same rights and protections as witnesses in the District Court.

When you appear before the Tribunal as a lawyer or representative, you have the same privileges and immunities as lawyers do in the District Court. You have the same rights and protections as lawyers in the District Court. This means you are protected in the same way as lawyers in the District Court.

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Part 3Sports Tribunal of New Zealand
Jurisdiction and procedure

44Privileges and immunities

Witnesses appearing before the Tribunal have the same privileges and immunities as witnesses have in proceedings in the District Court.
Every counsel, agent, or other person appearing before the Tribunal has the same privileges and immunities as counsel have in proceedings in the District Court.

Notes

Section 44(1): amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
Section 44(2): amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).