R v Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commissioner [2016] HCA 8

R v Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commissioner [2016] HCA 8

The IBAC Act, on its proper construction, authorises the compulsory examination of persons who may subsequently be charged with an offence relating to the subject matter of the examination; s 144 abrogates the privilege against self-incrimination for such examinations, providing only a limited use immunity. The...

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Parties
Appellants: R & Anor; Respondent: The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commissioner
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Appeal / High Court Appeal From Supreme Court of Victoria
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Privilege Against Self Incrimination, Police Misconduct Investigations, Powers of Anti Corruption Commissions, Compulsory Examination
Administrative Law Criminal Law Statutory Interpretation Privilege Against Self Incrimination Police Misconduct Investigations Powers of Anti Corruption Commissions Compulsory Examination

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Parties

R & Anor

Appellants

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / High Court Appeal From Supreme Court of Victoria

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the IBAC Act authorises compulsory examination of persons suspected but not yet charged with offences relating to the subject matter under investigation
  2. 2 Whether s 144 of the IBAC Act abrogates the privilege against self-incrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The IBAC Act, on its proper construction, authorises the compulsory examination of persons who may subsequently be charged with an offence relating to the subject matter of the examination; s 144 abrogates the privilege against self-incrimination for such examinations, providing only a limited use immunity. The companion principle does not prevent compulsory examination prior to the commencement of criminal proceedings.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.
  • Order 2 of the orders of French CJ and Keane J made on 13 November 2015 be vacated.