| | Lawlink NSW: 9. Dealings with covert surveillance information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) |
 | | For example, private conversations recorded by police with the use of a listening device pursuant to a warrant may be used not only in connection with the investigation and prosecution of a crime but may also be passed on to anybody, without violating the provisions of the LDA. |
 | | Furthermore, in respect of listening device transcripts proposed by the prosecution to be used or tendered, the Commission recommended that the defence should disclose whether the transcripts are accepted as accurate and, if not, in what respects issue is taken. |
 | | It applies only where a listening device is used: (a) pursuant to a warrant; or (b) in connection with (i) an imminent threat of serious violence to persons or of substantial damage to property, or (ii) a serious narcotics offence, if it is necessary to use the device immediately to obtain evidence or information. |
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