This is the 3rd part of this series (click here for Part 1, and here for Part 2). RWY continue to do a comparison study on how other countries approach the rights of a person (not arrested) called to help the Police or relevant authorities.
We look at Australia this time around:-
AUSTRALIA
In Australia, in particular at New South Wales [“NSW”], a similar code to the Code of
Practice C of the PACE 1984 was enacted to improve the accountability of the NSW Police service to the community it serves.
The Code of Practice for CRIME (Custody, Rights, Investigation, Management and Evidence), entails such practice.
At page 44 of the Code, it is the duty of the police to treat people who are voluntarily at a police station to help with an investigation with no less consideration than those in custody.
Person voluntarily assisting should be offered refreshments at appropriate times, entitled to obtain legal advice, communicate with anyone outside the station or leave at any time.
A fourth (& final) part of this series of discussion will be posted soon.
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