Version as at 1 July 2023 (e) Crimes of Torture Act 1989 Part 2 s 23 other disadvantage or prejudice of any kind. (3) Subsection (2) applies regardless of whether the information provided to the Subcommittee was true. (4) If requested by the Subcommittee, the person in charge of a place of detention must provide a safe and secure environment for the Subcommittee to conduct an interview with any detainee who is considered likely to behave in a manner that is— (a) offensive, threatening, abusive, or intimidating to any person; or (b) threatening or disruptive to the security and order of the place of deten‐ tion. Section 20: added, on 5 December 2006, by section 7 of the Crimes of Torture Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 68). 21 Experts may accompany Subcommittee If the Subcommittee requires it, 1 or more experts selected in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 13 of the Optional Protocol may accompany the Subcommittee on any visit to a place of detention. Section 21: added, on 5 December 2006, by section 7 of the Crimes of Torture Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 68). 22 Objection to visit by Subcommittee (1) The Minister may, by notice in writing to the Subcommittee, object to the Subcommittee having access to any place of detention for a temporary period if the Minister believes— (a) (b) (2) there is an urgent and compelling reason on one of the following grounds: (i) national defence; or (ii) public safety; or (iii) natural disaster; or (iv) serious disorder in the place of detention; and that ground temporarily prevents access to the place of detention. On receiving a notice under subsection (1), the Subcommittee must delay its visit to the place of detention to a later date. Section 22: added, on 5 December 2006, by section 7 of the Crimes of Torture Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 68). 23 Appointment of New Zealand officials The Minister may appoint 1 or more persons to accompany or assist the Subcommittee during visits to places of detention in New Zealand. Section 23: added, on 5 December 2006, by section 7 of the Crimes of Torture Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 68). 11