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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi

Powers of investigation

Chapter X The Ombudsman

Jurisdiction
Malawi
Provision
124
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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in force

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The Ombudsman shall have full powers to— (a) subpoena the attendance of any person who the Ombudsman reasonably believes to be connected with any investigation being undertaken by that office; (b) require the immediate disclosure of information and the production of documents of any kind, from any public body; (c) question any person who the Ombudsman reasonably believes to be connected with an investigation that is being undertaken by that office; and (d) initiate contempt proceedings before the High Court against any person or authority in connexion with non-compliance with the powers conferred in this section.

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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi · malawilii.org · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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