Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00711:clause:1_51u
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00711
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 51U
Character Range: 32061–32831

51U  Persons to be informed of offence if detained

 (1) A member of the Defence Force who, in accordance with subparagraph 51I(1)(b)(ii) or paragraph 51V(e), detains a person must inform the person, at the time the person is detained, of the offence mentioned in that provision.

 (2) It is sufficient if the person is informed of the substance of the offence, and it is not necessary that this be done in language of a precise or technical nature.

 (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the detention of a person if:
 (a) the person should, in the circumstances, know the substance of the offence; or
 (b) the person's actions make it impracticable for the member to inform the person of the offence.

Subdivision B—Action to be taken if dangerous things are seized