During a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur (KL) to meet with colleagues to discuss cases of shared interest and any new developments in law, I was struck by the topic of whether the police are required to take a statement from a potential claimant/victim. What I understood was that KL police often fail to take
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Does Australian Border Force Need a Warrant To Take Your Mobile Device?
I was recently asked whether Australian Border Force (ABF) had powers to stop an incoming passenger and require them to hand over their electronic devises and provide passwords. The short answer is that you are required to hand up electronic devices. Under s186 Customs Act 1901 (“the Customs Act”), ABF officers can search goods being
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