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Part 2 · Confiscation of Benefits of Drug Dealing or Criminal Conduct

9. Live video or live television links

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Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2014.

(1)

Where the defendant has been charged with or convicted of a drug dealing offence or a serious offence, the court or the Registrar may make an order that —

(a)

if the defendant is represented by an advocate and solicitor — the defendant must not be present in person in any proceedings under this Act; or

(b)

the defendant must appear in any proceedings under this Act through live video or live television link (whether or not the defendant is represented by an advocate and solicitor).

(2)

Where an order is made under subsection (1)(b), section 62A of the Evidence Act 1893 applies, with the necessary modifications, as if the defendant were a witness.[6

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Part 3

Enforcement, Etc., of Confiscation Orders

Part 4

Application to Absconded Persons

Part 4A

Confiscation of Property of Corresponding Value to Instrumentalities

Part 5

Information Gathering Powers

Part 6

Offences

Part 6A

Cross Border Movements of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments

Part 6B

Cash Transaction Reports

Part 7

Miscellaneous

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