We to him assistance.
A person must answer questions but is
afforded protection in relation to the use of any answers as
evidence in criminal proceedings against him. The investigator is
required to report to the Commission and, subject to the consent of
the Attorney General, the Commission may publish the report. Legal
practitioners are not required to disclose matters covered by
professional privilege and there is protection as regards banking
and deposit-taking businesses. Failures to comply under this
clause may be certified to the High Court and dealt with as
contempt (see clause 30 above). And offences are also created in
respect of such non-compliance.
25. Clause 32 enables persons exercising powers under clause
28 or 31 to require the production of computerised information.
26. Clause 33 enables a magistrate to issue a warrant
authorize entry to premises if satisfied that there are reasonable
grounds for suspecting that there are, or are likely to be, on
those premises records or documents required in connection with an
inspection or investigation under clause 28 or 31. The warrant, if
issued, will also confer authority to search for, seize and remove
any record or document if there is reasonable cause to believe that
it may be required for the purposes of any such inspection or
investigation. Persons executing a warrant may require other
persons to produce records or documents and may prohibit other
persons from removing them from the premises or interfering with
records or documents so produced. Records or documents removed
under this clause may be retained for not more than 90 days unless
further required in connection with criminal proceedings.
Offences
are created in respect of non-compliance and obstruction.