36Powers in relation to witnesses

36 Powers in relation to witnesses

If the Commissioner is satisfied that it is necessary in the circumstances, the Commissioner may do one or more of the following in respect of a person giving evidence to the Commissioner:

(a) permit the person to give evidence anonymously or under a pseudonym;

(b) use any means that the Commissioner considers appropriate to prevent the direct, or indirect, identification of the person;

(c) identify the person as potentially vulnerable and apply any special evidentiary procedures, or measures, that may be appropriate, including but not limited to measures under the Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Act 2001 whether or not the prerequisites under that Act for those measures are met.