South Australian Numbered Acts

STATUTES AMENDMENT (TERROR SUSPECT DETENTION) ACT 2017 (NO 69 OF 2017) - SECT 9

9—Insertion of section 19B

After section 19A insert:

19B—Arrest of person who is or becomes a terror suspect

        (1)         If—

            (a)         a person who has been released under a bail agreement becomes a terror suspect while subject to the bail agreement; or

            (b)         a terror suspect who has been released under a bail agreement is the subject of a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police under this section,

the bail agreement is taken to be revoked and a police officer may arrest the person without warrant.

        (2)         The Commissioner of Police may issue a certificate for the purposes of this section in relation to a terror suspect who has been released under a bail agreement certifying that the Commissioner is satisfied that significant new information has come to light in relation to the person that should be considered by a bail authority.

        (3)         In any proceedings, a document that appears to be a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police under this section may be admitted in evidence and is proof, in the absence of proof to the contrary, of the matter so certified.