C.C.S.M. c. W167
The Witness Security Act
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS | |
1 | Definitions |
2 | Purpose |
WITNESS SECURITY PROGRAM | |
3(1) | Witness security program |
(2) | Role of director |
(3) | Peace officer status |
4(1) | Services under program |
(2) | Specific services available |
APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS | |
5(1) | Witnesses eligible for admission into program |
(2) | Associated persons eligible for admission |
6(1) | Application for admission into program |
(2) | Required information |
(3) | Investigations by director |
(4) | Duty to provide information |
7(1) | Assessment panel |
(2) | Panel member may designate replacement |
8(1) | Decisions by assessment panel |
(2) | Factors to be considered |
(3) | Notice of decision |
SECURITY AGREEMENTS | |
9(1) | Security agreement |
(2) | Terms of security agreement |
10(1) | Services set out in security agreement |
(2) | Emergency services |
11(1) | Adding or extending services |
(2) | New or amended security agreement |
TERMINATING SERVICES UNDER THE PROGRAM | |
12(1) | Application for expulsion from program |
(2) | Notice of application |
(3) | Notice of decision |
13 | Voluntary withdrawal from program |
14 | When entitlement to receive services ends |
CONFIDENTIAL OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM | |
15(1) | Confidential nature of program |
(2) | No access to information under FIPPA |
16(1) | Disclosure prohibited |
(2) | Disclosure allowed for program administration |
(3) | Permitted disclosure by director |
17(1) | Offence and penalty |
(2) | Consent required |
18(1) | Service provider to comply with directions |
(2) | Examples |
(3) | Actions not a contravention |
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | |
19(1) | Complying with legal obligations |
(2) | Examples |
20 | Director may delegate |
21 | Agreements |
22 | Co-operation by government departments |
23(1) | Non-compellability |
(2) | Exception |
24 | No effect on disclosure in criminal matters |
25 | Protection from liability |
26 | Regulations |
27 | C.C.S.M. reference |
28 | Coming into force |