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1976 Ed.]

Commissions of Inquiry

[CAP. 86

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purposes as the Commission may require and may do all such things as are necessary for the purpose of rendering such assistance.

14. The cost of any inquiry conducted under this Ordinance, including any sums awarded under section 4(1)(h), shall be a charge on the general revenue of the Colony.

15. Subject to section 8(2)(d) no person shall be liable to any civil or criminal proceedings by reason of his publishing a true account of any evidence taken in public before a Commission or of any report of a Commission published by the authority of the Governor.

Cost of inquiry.

Protection of person publishing true account.

I,

SCHEDULE

FORM 1

Form of oath or affirmation to be taken by a Commissioner

[sec. 3.]

I swear by Almighty God (solemnly promise and declare) that I will diligently inquire into the matters prescribed in the instrument appointing this Commission and will truly and faithfully execute the powers and trusts vested in me by the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance (Chapter 86) according to the best of my knowledge and judgment.

FORM 2

Summons to a witness

To A.B. [name of person summoned and his address].

[sec. 4.]

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to inquire [state subject matter of inquiry]

at [place]

at

upon the

o'clock in the

day

noon

of and to give evidence respecting such inquiry, and you are required to bring with you (specify documents, etc.)

this

Given under the hand of

day of

Signature

19.........

Commissioner,

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1976 Ed.] Commissions of Inquiry [CAP. 86 9 purposes as the Commission may require and may do all such things as are necessary for the purpose of rendering such assistance. 14. The cost of any inquiry conducted under this Ordinance, including any sums awarded under section 4(1)(h), shall be a charge on the general revenue of the Colony. 15. Subject to section 8(2)(d) no person shall be liable to any civil or criminal proceedings by reason of his publishing a true account of any evidence taken in public before a Commission or of any report of a Commission published by the authority of the Governor. Cost of inquiry. Protection of person publishing true account. I, SCHEDULE FORM 1 Form of oath or affirmation to be taken by a Commissioner [sec. 3.] I swear by Almighty God (solemnly promise and declare) that I will diligently inquire into the matters prescribed in the instrument appointing this Commission and will truly and faithfully execute the powers and trusts vested in me by the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance (Chapter 86) according to the best of my knowledge and judgment. FORM 2 Summons to a witness To A.B. [name of person summoned and his address]. [sec. 4.] You are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to inquire [state subject matter of inquiry] at [place] at upon the o'clock in the day noon of and to give evidence respecting such inquiry, and you are required to bring with you (specify documents, etc.) this Given under the hand of day of Signature 19......... Commissioner,
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1976 Ed.] Commissions of Inquiry [CAP. 86 9 purposes as the Commission may require and may do all such things as are necessary for the purpose of rendering such assistance. 14. The cost of any inquiry conducted under this Ordinance, including any sums awarded under section 4(1)(h), shall be a charge on the general revenue of the Colony. 15. Subject to section 8(2)(d) no person shall be liable to any civil or criminal proceedings by reason of his publishing a true account of any evidence taken in public before a Commission or of any report of a Commission published by the authority of the Governor. Cost of inquiry. Protection of person publishing true account. I, SCHEDULE FORM 1 Form of oath or affirmation to be taken by a Commissioner [sec. 3.] swear by Almighty God (solemnly promise and declare) that I will diligently inquire into the matters prescribed in the instrument appointing this Commission and will truly and faithfully execute the powers and trusts vested in me by the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance (Chapter 86) according to the best of my knowledge and judgment. FORM 2 Summons to a witness To A.B. [name of person summoned and his address). [sec. 4.] You are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to inquire [state subject matter of inquiry] at [place] at upon the o'clock in the day noon of and to give evidence respecting such inquiry, and you are required to bring with you (specify documents, etc.] this Given under the hand of day of Signature 19......... Commissioner,
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1976 Ed.]

Commissions of Inquiry

[CAP. 86

9

purposes as the Commission may require and may do all such things as are necessary for the purpose of rendering such assistance.

14. The cost of any inquiry conducted under this Ordinance, including any sums awarded under section 4(1)(h), shall be a charge on the general revenue of the Colony.

15. Subject to section 8(2)(d) no person shall be liable to any civil or criminal proceedings by reason of his publishing a true account of any evidence taken in public before a Commission or of any report of a Commission published by the authority of the Governor.

Cost of inquiry.

Protection of person publishing true account.

I,

SCHEDULE

FORM 1

Form of oath or affirmation to be taken by a Commissioner

[sec. 3.]

swear by Almighty God (solemnly promise and declare) that I will diligently inquire into the matters prescribed in the instrument appointing this Commission and will truly and faithfully execute the powers and trusts vested in me by the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance (Chapter 86) according to the best of my knowledge and judgment.

FORM 2

Summons to a witness

To A.B. [name of person summoned and his address).

[sec. 4.]

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to inquire [state subject matter of inquiry]

at [place]

at

upon the

o'clock in the

day

noon

of and to give evidence respecting such inquiry, and you are required to bring with you (specify documents, etc.]

this

Given under the hand of

day of

Signature

19.........

Commissioner,

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