Section 126L — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Application of Division

(1) This Division extends to information given by an informant before the commencement of this Division.
(2) This Division does not apply in relation to a proceeding the hearing of which began before the commencement of this Division.
(3) This Division (as applied by section 131A) does not apply to a disclosure requirement referred to in that section made before the commencement of this Division.

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Related sections

s 126I — Application of Division
s 126J — Definitions
s 126K — Journalist privilege relating to identity of informant
s 127 — Religious confessions
s 128 — Privilege in respect of self-incrimination in other proceedings
s 128A — Privilege in respect of self-incrimination—exception for certain orders etc

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