ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act
80B. Duty to disclose information relating to offences committed under this Act, etc.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
80B. Duty to disclose information relating to offences committed under this Act, etc.
(1)A person who has any information that is relevant in—(a)preventing the commission of an offence under this Act; or(b)securing the arrest or prosecution of another person for an offence committed under this Act,shall disclose the information to a police officer.(2)A person who conceals or fails to disclose information that is relevant in the investigation or prosecution of another person for an offence committed under this Act, commits an offence.(3)A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than one million or imprisonment of a term of not less than five years, or both.(4)No civil or criminal proceedings shall lie against any person for disclosing any information, in good faith, under subsection (1).