SoE regulations updated: Police can charge suspects for crimes uncovered during operations
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November 18, 2025
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President Christine Kangaloo has enacted a sixth amendment to the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2025, that clarifies the police’s authority in investigations.
The amendment, gazetted on November 17, clarifies that police officers may prosecute individuals for offences uncovered during lawful exercises of emergency powers.
The amendment, deemed in force as of July 18, when the state of emergency was declared, specifies that evidence of any other crime discovered while enforcing emergency regulations is punishable under the relevant written law.
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