Proceedings of the inquiry may be open or closed

In force

(1)

A Commission of Inquiry must determine whether the proceedings of the inquiry, or any part of the proceedings of the inquiry, are to be open to the public.

(2)

In making a determination under subsection (1), the Commission of Inquiry must have regard to—

(a)

the public interest; and

(b)

the effect on the reputational and privacy interests of any person if the proceedings of the inquiry, or a part of the proceedings of the inquiry, are not closed to the public.

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210 Proceedings of the inquiry may be open or closed