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Article 279 — Powers of Commission of Inquiry

Article
279
Index row title
Powers of Commission of Inquiry
Source document
The ghana constitution
Provision ID
4bdde447-3e10-4f1a-b5ce-5b72a2625389

106 words

Verbatim text

(1) A commission of inquiry shall have the powers, rights and privileges of the High Court or a Justice of the High Court at a trial, in respect of— (a) enforcing the attendance of witnesses and exami ning them on oath, affirmation or otherwise; (b) compelling the production of documents; and (c) the issue of a commission or request to examine witnesses abroad. (2) A sole commissioner or a member of a commission of inquiry shall not be liable to any action or suit in respect of any matter or thing do ne by him in the performance of his functions as a commissioner or member.

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  • The index files this text under article 279 of the Constitution of Ghana.
  • The row is titled “Powers of Commission of Inquiry”.
  • The passage runs to about 106 words.

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