Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 346

346. ( 1 ) I t i s t h e d u t y o f t h e P o l i c e t o p r e s e r v e p u b l i c o r d e r and peace, to prevent and to det ect and investigate offences, t o collect evidence, whether again st or in favour of the person suspected of having committed that offence, and to bring the offenders, whether principals or accomplices, before the judici al authorities. (2) Notwithstanding the genera lity of sub-article (1), where authorised by law and in the manner so provided, the Police may delay its immediate intervention for the prevention of the commission of an offence. (3) In the carrying out of their duties, the Police shall take a ll measures necessary for the immediate protection of victims foll owing an assessment as the case may be. Statements by vulnerable witnesses. Added by: V .2024.4. (4) Any minor, or victim of a sexual offence, or vulnerable victim or witness shall have the said interview and any stateme nt made by him recorded by audio-visual means when interviewed by the police in the course o f an investigation: Provided that for the purposes of this sub-article, any audio- visually recorded interview or s tatement shall be admissible as evidence in any trial before a court of criminal judicature con cerning the offence to which it relates. Powers of the Attorney General. Added by: XXVIII.2021.4. Amended by: V .2024.5.