22Conduct of inquiries

22 Conduct of inquiries

(1)  In holding an inquiry, the Commissioner –

(a) is to proceed with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as a proper consideration of the matter permits; and

(b) must observe the rules of natural justice; and

(c) may proceed with and determine the inquiry notwithstanding the absence of a person who has been required to appear; and

(d) may adjourn the inquiry from time to time or from place to place as the Commissioner thinks fit; and

(e) except as provided by this Act, may determine the Commissioner’s own procedure in holding an inquiry.

(2)  The Commissioner has power to –

(a) control the Commissioner’s proceedings; and

(b) maintain order at any hearing of an inquiry or other proceedings of the Commissioner.

(3)  The Commissioner may request the Commissioner of Police to assist the Commissioner in maintaining order at any hearing of an inquiry or other proceeding conducted by the Commissioner.

(4)  The Commissioner of Police is authorised and required to accede to a request made under subsection (3).