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CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 15GD

Meaning of controlled operation and major controlled operation

  (1)   A controlled operation is an operation that:

  (a)   involves the participation of law enforcement officers; and

  (b)   is carried out for the purpose of obtaining evidence that may lead to the prosecution of a person for a serious Commonwealth offence or a serious State offence that has a federal aspect; and

  (c)   may involve a law enforcement officer or other person in conduct that would, apart from section   15HA, constitute a Commonwealth offence or an offence against a law of a State or Territory.

Note:   Section   15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.

  (2)   A major controlled operation is a controlled operation that is likely to:

  (a)   involve the infiltration of an organised criminal group by one or more undercover law enforcement officers for a period of more than 7 days; or

  (b)   continue for more than 3 months; or

  (c)   be directed against suspected criminal activity that includes a threat to human life.

Note:   Section   15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.


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