506Conduct of inquiry

506 Conduct of inquiry

(1) In conducting an inquiry under this Part, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission may hold public hearings.

(2) In conducting a public hearing, the Commission—

(a) may take oral or written submissions from the public; and

(b) may require persons to appear before the Commission; and

(c) may interview a person; and

(d) may require persons to produce documents or other things to the Commission; and

(e) is bound by the rules of natural justice; and

(f) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(g) must keep a record of all submissions and evidence given before the Commission and decisions made by the Commission.