156Examination—first actions to be taken

156 Examination—first actions to be taken (1) Before a witness summoned to attend an examination is asked any questions or required to produce a document or other thing, the (a) if the commission considers the witness may be under 18 years old—confirm the age of the witness; and (b) release any witness under 16 years old from compliance with the (c) tell the witness orally and in writing about the witness’s rights and obligations as stated in section 148 (3); and (d) if a lawyer is representing a person at the examination—tell the lawyer about any non-disclosure requirements that apply under this Act; and

(e) take any other action prescribed by regulation. (2) Before a witness summoned to attend to give evidence at an examination is asked any questions, the commission must tell the witness the nature of the matters about which the witness is to be asked questions, except to the extent to which the commission considers on reasonable grounds that it would prejudice the investigation or would be contrary to the public interest.