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Fisheries Act 1996

Appointment and powers of fishery officers - Provisions relating to exercise of powers

216: Protection against self-incrimination

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"You don't have to answer questions that might get you in trouble"

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You do not have to answer a question if it might get you in trouble. This rule is part of the Fisheries Act 1996. You can see similar rules in the 1983 legislation https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM69832

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Part 11Appointment and powers of fishery officers
Provisions relating to exercise of powers

216Protection against self-incrimination

  1. Nothing in this Part shall be construed so as to require any person to answer any question tending to incriminate himself or herself.

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