Explosives Act 1999
sec.64Inquiry to be held in public other than in special circumstances
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sec.64 Inquiry to be held in public other than in special circumstances
An inquiry must be held in public. However, the board may, of its own initiative or on the application of a person represented at the inquiry, direct that the inquiry, or a part of the inquiry, be held in private, and give directions about the persons who may be present. The board may give the direction only if it is satisfied that it is proper to do so in the special circumstances of the inquiry. (sec.64-ssec.1) An inquiry must be held in public. (sec.64-ssec.2) However, the board may, of its own initiative or on the application of a person represented at the inquiry, direct that the inquiry, or a part of the inquiry, be held in private, and give directions about the persons who may be present. (sec.64-ssec.3) The board may give the direction only if it is satisfied that it is proper to do so in the special circumstances of the inquiry.