21Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold hearings

21 Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold hearings

(1) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may hold a hearing for the purposes of performing his or her functions under this Act. (2) A hearing, or a part of a hearing: (a) may be held in private if the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor so directs; and (b) must be held in private for any time during which a person is giving evidence that discloses operationally sensitive information. Otherwise, a hearing must be held in public. (3) A hearing may otherwise be conducted in such a manner as the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor thinks fit. (4) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor must ensure that a record of a hearing is made. (5) A direction given under paragraph (2)(a) is not a legislative instrument.