103Investigation may be conducted during court proceeding

103 Investigation may be conducted during court proceeding (1) The commission may do any of the following despite any proceeding (whether civil or criminal) in any court or tribunal: (a) commence or continue an investigation; (b) discontinue or complete an investigation; (c) provide a report about an investigation; (d) do anything necessary or convenient to carry out an action under paragraphs (a) to (c). (2) The commission must take all reasonable steps to ensure the conduct of an investigation does not prejudice any proceeding (whether civil or criminal) in any court or tribunal. 1 issuing a confidentiality notice for the duration of the proceeding 2 deferring giving a report to the Speaker until completion of the proceeding (3) This section applies to a proceeding regardless of whether— (a) the proceeding commenced before or after the investigation commenced; or (b) the commission or a member of staff of the commission is a party to the proceeding.