154Examination—commission may issue suppression order

154 Examination—commission may issue suppression order (1) The commission may issue a suppression order prohibiting or restricting the publication of any information or evidence given during a public examination if the commission considers that the order is necessary— (a) to prevent prejudice or hardship being caused to a person, including harm to their safety or reputation; or (b) to avoid the possibility of any prejudice to— (i) a legal proceeding; or (ii) an investigation by the commission under this Act. (2) The suppression order must state the ground on which it is made. (3) The commission must ensure a copy of the suppression order is placed on the door of the place where the public examination is being held. (4) The commission must take reasonable steps to notify any relevant person that the suppression order has been made, including by publishing a notice about the suppression order on the commission’s website.

(5) If the suppression order is made in relation to information or evidence that is given by the commission to another person, the commission must give a copy of the suppression order to the person.