Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00616:section:12b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00616
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 12B
Character Range: 32496–33605

12B  Witnesses—exceptions to immunities

Scope
 (1) This section applies to an individual (the witness) who provides assistance in relation to a public interest disclosure (other than the individual who makes the disclosure).

False or misleading statements etc.
 (2) Section 12A does not apply to the civil, criminal or administrative liability (including any disciplinary action) of the witness for knowingly making a statement that is false or misleading.
 (3) Without limiting subsection (2) of this section, section 12A does not apply to the liability of the witness for an offence against section 137.1, 137.2, 144.1 or 145.1 of the Criminal Code.

Designated publication restrictions
 (4) Section 12A does not apply to proceedings against the witness for contravening a designated publication restriction.
Note: For designated publication restriction, see section 8.

Assistance related to witness' conduct
 (5) To avoid doubt, if the assistance provided relates to the witness' own conduct, section 12A does not affect the witness' liability for the conduct.

Subdivision B—Protection from reprisals