Clause 20
False statements, information, etc.
of Prevention of Human Trafficking Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 20 of 25
Clause 20
Any person who, being required to make any statement or furnish any information or document under this Act —
(a)
makes any statement or furnishes any information or document which is false or misleading in a material particular; and
(b)
knows or ought reasonably to know that, or is reckless as to whether, it is false or misleading in a material particular,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.