47I Approval by Secretary S. 47I inserted by (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Secretary may only No. 97/2004 approve a change of name application if he or she s. 4. is satisfied that the change of name is in all the circumstances necessary or reasonable. (2) The Secretary must not approve a change of name application if he or she is satisfied that the change of name would, if registered, be reasonably likely— (a) to be a threat to prison security; or (b) to jeopardise the safe custody or welfare of any prisoner; or (c) to be used to further an unlawful activity or purpose; or (d) to be regarded as offensive by a victim of crime or an appreciable sector of the community. 47J Approval to be notified in writing S. 47J inserted by No. 97/2004 If the Secretary approves a change of name s. 4. application, the Secretary must— (a) as soon as practicable, give written notice of the approval to the person who made the application; and (b) if the prisoner consents, give a copy of the written notice of approval to the Victorian Registrar. 47K Registration of change of name S. 47K inserted by No. 97/2004 The Victorian Registrar must not register a change s. 4. of name under the Births, Deaths and Marriages if— Registration Act 1996
S. 47I inserted by No. 97/2004 s. 4. 47I Approval by Secretary (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Secretary may only approve a change of name application if he or she is satisfied that the change of name is in all the circumstances necessary or reasonable. (2) The Secretary must not approve a change of name application if he or she is satisfied that the change of name would, if registered, be reasonably likely— (a) to be a threat to prison security; or (b) to jeopardise the safe custody or welfare of any prisoner; or (c) to be used to further an unlawful activity or purpose; or (d) to be regarded as offensive by a victim of crime or an appreciable sector of the community. S. 47J inserted by No. 97/2004 s. 4. 47J Approval to be notified in writing If the Secretary approves a change of name application, the Secretary must— (a) as soon as practicable, give written notice of the approval to the person who made the application; and (b) if the prisoner consents, give a copy of the written notice of approval to the Victorian Registrar. S. 47K inserted by No. 97/2004 s. 4. 47K Registration of change of name The Victorian Registrar must not register a change of name under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 if—
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