Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

SUMMARY AUTHORITY RULES (SLI NO 248 OF 2009) - RULE 50

         (1)   A witness before a summary authority must reply immediately to each question put to the witness.

         (2)   However, if:

                (a)    a question is objected to; or

               (b)    a witness claims that he or she is not compellable in accordance with section 127 of the Evidence Act 1995 or these Rules;

the witness must not answer the question unless the summary authority overrules the objection or claim.