Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) Section 81(1)
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A disciplinary committee to which a complaint is referred under this Division
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The disciplinary committee to which a complaint is referred under section 80D(1)(b)
(2) After section 81(2)
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(2A) The complainant and the respondent are each entitled to be represented by a legal practitioner in the proceedings.
(2B) The disciplinary committee may gather information in any way it considers appropriate and is not bound by the rules of evidence, although the rules of natural justice apply.
(2C) Proceedings of the disciplinary committee are to be held in a place open to the public unless the disciplinary committee considers it desirable, in the public interest, to hold the proceedings in private.
(2D) The disciplinary committee may exercise any of the following evidentiary powers:
(a) it may require a person to appear before it to give evidence on oath;
(b) it may require a person to provide written answers to questions put to the person by the disciplinary committee and to verify the answers by statutory declaration;
(c) it may require a person to produce documents or other evidentiary materials in the person's possession or control to the disciplinary committee.
(2E) A requirement under subsection (2D) is made by giving the person whose compliance is required a notice in writing:
(a) stating the subject matter of the complaint; and
(b) setting out the terms of the requirement; and
(c) fixing or allowing a reasonable time for compliance with the requirement.
(2F) A person who gives evidence to a disciplinary committee has the same privileges and immunities as a witness in proceedings before the Supreme Court.
(2G) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person engages in conduct; and
(b) the conduct contravenes a requirement under subsection (2D).
Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.
(2H) Strict liability applies to subsection (2G)(b).
(2J) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2G) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse.
(3) Section 81(4)(c)
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(4) After section 81(4)
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(4A) The disciplinary committee must make a decision under subsection (3) or (4) as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the proceeding, and must notify the complainant and the respondent without delay, in writing, of the decision.