Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01030:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01030
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 4925–6166

7  Manner in which matters in paragraph 6 are to be taken into account

        (1)           When making an assessment, regard should be had to:
           (a)    the requirements of procedural fairness; and
           (b)    the reliability of information available about the assessment subject.

        (2)           In regards to subparagraph 7(1)(a):
           (a)      adverse criminal intelligence assessments are to be made in good faith, and without bias.
           (b)      the reasons for the adverse criminal intelligence assessment are to be recorded in a statement of grounds.
           (c)      the criminal intelligence assessment process is to be as fair and transparent as the proper protection of law enforcement and security interests allow and taking account of the protective elements of Division 2A of Part II of the Act.
        (3)           In regards to subparagraph 7(1)(b), matters affecting the reliability of information available about the assessment subject include:
           (a)      the credibility, nature and authenticity of the relevant facts, information and sources; and
           (b)      the currency of information; and
           (c)      whether or not information has been corroborated.