Commission for Investigations Act, 1991
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- Act 20 of 1991
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This section says the Act may be cited as the Commission for Investigations Act, 1991. This section defines several terms used in the Act, including “Commission,” “Commissioner,” “the Court,” “Investigator-General,” “local authority,” “Member,” and “Secretary.” This Act applies to certain public-service and government-controlled personnel, but not to the President, and it limits the Commission’s ability to question or receive decisions of courts, judicial officers, tribunals, or matters of mercy. A Commission is established, and it can still act even if there is a vacancy or a member is absent. A person cannot be appointed as a Commissioner if they hold certain offices, and a Commissioner must leave office after three years.
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Thui .Act ma) be citc-d as the Commission for Investiga
This section says the Act may be cited as the Commission for Investigations Act, 1991.
1. Thui .Act ma) be citc-d as the Commission for Investiga- iions .Act, 1991. - 2 Verify source ↗
In this Act, w1Jei;s tho context otherwise requires
This section defines several terms used in the Act, including “Commission,” “Commissioner,” “the Court,” “Investigator-General,” “local authority,” “Member,” and “Secretary.”
2. In this Act, w1Jei;s tho context otherwise requires- Shoi:ttitl• Intorprot.6- tion ,, chai.nnan " in relation to the Commission means the Investigator-General; or any Comnrissioner elected as such at any meeting of the Commission; "Commission" means the Commission for Investigations Cap. l esta.blished by this Act; "Commiligioner" means a member of the Commission other than the Investigator-Genera.I; "the Court" means the Bigh Court; " high judicial office " means the office of a. judge of a court of unlimited juriscliction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or .ir1 the Republic of Ireland or the office of a judge of a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a court; " Investigator-General " means the Investigator-Genera.I appointed under .Article 90 of the Constitution. 266 No. 20 of 1991] Commissum for 1 nvestigation., " local authorit,v " means a council established under the Local Government Act and any other authority declared by Act of Parliament to hen. loca.l authority; "Member" in rela.tion t-0 tho Commission me:\ns a Commissioner or the Investigator-General; " Secretary " mea.ns the person appointed under section aix to bo the secretary of the Commission: - 3 Verify source ↗
(l) This Act shall apply to
This Act applies to certain public-service and government-controlled personnel, but not to the President, and it limits the Commission’s ability to question or receive decisions of courts, judicial officers, tribunals, or matters of mercy.
3. (l) This Act shall apply to- (a) l\ny person in the service of the Republic; (b) the membel'fl n.ncl �rsons in tho service of local authority; (o) the members and por1:10ns in tho twrvico of any insti tution or orga.ni!--a.tion, whuthor establii;ne<l bv or under an Act of Parliament or otherwiso, in ,;h ich tho Oovemmont holds a majority of shar or oxcr<:liles financial or administrative control; (d) the mombors and persons in tho service of any Com- 1Illl:,sion c::,tnbl.i:shed by or under the Constitution or any Act of Parliament; but shall not apply to tho President. (2) Notwithstanding sub�ection (1 ), tho Commic:c:ion i-hall have no pc,\\ or to question or rccei\' o any decision of ,Hl) court or of any judicial officer in the exercic:e �•f his judicial functions, or any dl•ci"lion of a tribunal establi!,hcd by law fc,r the pn formance of judicial functions in the exerche of suC'h fonrtionq, or any matter relating to the oxcrciso of tho prcroga.liou of mercy. PART II ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION AND APPOINTMENTS The Commui◄100
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PART II
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(1) There i!:l hereby established a Commission for Jnnc:ti
A Commission is established, and it can still act even if there is a vacancy or a member is absent.
4. (1) There i!:l hereby established a Commission for Jnnc:ti gl\tions which shnll consist of a.n Invc•stij.!at<,r (:pw•r..l and thn-e Commis:.ionors who shall be appointed by the Jlre!--i<lcnt. ('ommi- 8810Ddl'1l (2) The C'ommis.'!ion may act notwistancling any Yac11.ncy or the ab,.,e11re uf a.11y member. - 5 Verify source ↗
( 1) A person shall not bo qualified for appointment a.q a
A person cannot be appointed as a Commissioner if they hold certain offices, and a Commissioner must leave office after three years.
5. ( 1) A person shall not bo qualified for appointment a.q a ('om n1is."lic,ner if he holcls the office of President \'irr Pr�ich·nt, 1\lini.;tcr or J)Pp11ty l\1i11i,ter or if he iq a m<'mbcr of tho N.1t1onal A-sembly (or a public officer). (2) Ruhjert to the provisicm� oi thil'I !>E'Cfion, a person ap poinkd a ('umrnis!-.ioner shall vac·ate nffii·e at the <'Xpiration of ,,hree � ears from the �ate of ld:-i 11,ppo_i11t n1e11t. and sl,all uot _ l ie qualifh·d to he n•ap11(1111tl'd a.s suc·h wrthm three.} eara of hjs \u.,-t et>.asinl! to hold such offa.-e. , [No. 20 of 1991 263 THE COMMISSION FOR INVESTIGATIONS ACT, 1991 ARRANGEMENTS Ol' EOTION PART I PR F.LIMJN ARY Section l. Short titlo
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PART I
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Section 2
Section heading concerning application/interpretation and the establishment of a commission and appointments.
2. !l. Application [nterpretation PAR'l' 11 ESTA.Br c,;HM�NT m· Co11f'ITS8JON AND AP.POINTMENTS - 4 Verify source ↗
The Commi'IRion
This section appears to refer to the Commission, a Commissioner, the Secretary, and staff.
4. The Commi'IRion !> Commissioner� ti. Secretary a.n.d stofi - 7 Verify source ↗
Oa.thH on �ppointmcnL
Section heading on appointment.
7. Oa.thH on �ppointmcnL PAR'J' III Pow1-:as ANll PRocEoURE - 18 Verify source ↗
Section 18
This section heading lists topics covering complaints and allegations, Commission powers, evidence and procedure, witness allowance, offences, and reports.
18. l 9. J urisdictiou Provisions relating t.-0 complaints a.nd o.Uegat.iou.s No inquin in rerta.in oMes Commission to act notwithstanding finality, otc. Ordt>rs by CommiFi.c:iion Power to summon witncs!'-('<1 Production of dollurnonts 1m<l furni,-h.ing inforn1ation Powt>r to euter premise.-i Inquiries to be in camera Evidence and procedure Witness allowance Oflencei. relating to "itncsse:-, etc. PART IV REPOltTS AND ENFORO.El\1ENT 20 Sul.,Ulll:!siou of rei)oli.13 to President and National Assembly - 10 Verify source ↗
Section 10
People appointed as the Commission’s secretary or staff must swear not to reveal confidential documents, communications, or information learned in their duties to unauthorised persons.
10 . . . . . Prcaidcnl 1-G Form 2 PART TI (Stl'lio11 7 (2)) O.\Tll OF Sr.CRE1'.utV OR STAFF OP COIDDSSION I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hnvmg been nppoin(od to ex,irci�o the, functions of sccr<'tary of tho Commiss1on/o momhor of tho staff of tho CommiAAion, do swt•or thnt I will not, tliroctlv or imlircctlr, l'O\'CIII to any tmauthorisrd pm·�o11 or othcrwiRe limn in the courso of tlutv 'tho C'ontcnt� or nny port of tho contents of any document, communi cutiou· or information wl,.,t,;oo,er wluoh moy como t-0 my knowledge m tho COlll'liO of my uutios us such. SO IIELP llfE GOD Sworn/Declared before mo this . . . . . . . . . . do.y of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,
Part
PART IV
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Enforcement and notification of result
Section heading: “Enforcement and notification of result.”
21. Enforcement and notification of result - 22 Verify source ↗
Reports to Parliament
The text is garbled, but it appears to be Section 22 on reports to Parliament; it also mentions copies of the Act being obtainable from the Government Printer.
22. Reports to Parliament ' </i1"]l' eopiu of this Act may be oolaine4 from 11,� Gover,ime , p P.O. Bo:,, 30130, Luaaku. Pr1ea 1,2. ,i. rtt1ler, 264 No. 20 of 1991] Oommi88io1i f 01' Itwestigations PART V ll!MUNITIES OF TilE 0oMMISSION - 20 Verify source ↗
Tho Commission shall aubmit t0 tho Prc:'liclont n, report
The Commission must submit each investigation report to the President.
20. Tho Commission shall aubmit t0 tho Prc:'liclont n, report of o,·cry investigation it has contluc:tn l which shall conhin- (a) a summo.ry of tho evidence t:lkon to�tt!1or with t'.1e conclu::1io11a nnd roc;ommondotioiw of tho Cori1rni.i:1iv11; (b) a st:itomont of any ac-tion that has boon t:l.ken by any pcm.on whoso conduct is under i1wo�t:gation or by t\10 department or nuthority of which 1mch per.ion is a member or in whiuh ho is cmployoll, to cu1·1 oct or ameliorate any conduct, pruceJuru, o.ct or omi 1,iun that itt acl vorcioly eommontcd un iu tho report; (c) where any person has suffered lo:-i'i or injury as a result of any all<·ged misconcluct, mu) ,tlminbtration c,c abuse of oflico or authority by any pl'rson whoso conduct is unclor im·o,-t;g 1tions, nncl tho Commission has found nll<'g,tions to be true. tho Commission ma ' in it, ro ·ommcmlations st to th�t co 1pcrv1 1t1 >n should be p id t , th p rson who hn. 1w crod 1mch. losc1 of injury or t nny il •pen lant of s1tl'h pcr,:in, and shall <l t •rminc tho sum which it ro om mends - 21 Verify source ↗
( 1 ) Tbo Pro:1it1cnt may, on rr-coipt, of t'10 rop'lrt of tho
The President may decide what to do after receiving the Commission’s report, and the Commission must notify the complainant and the person complained about. Reports to the National Assembly must not reveal identities.
21. ( 1 ) Tbo Pro:1it1cnt may, on rr-coipt, of t'10 rop'lrt of tho Commission on any im·o.;tigition conclu(;tcd l>y it, or d uring the continuance of any such invc.--tig,ttion, tnko rrnch clo ·i.iio 1 in respect of the mat.tor i nvcstig tted or being invostigJ.to.l iuto by the Commission as he thinks fit. Enfor.•o. m •nt nm.I no1,nc:,\tion of ro�uli 1!72 No. 20 of 1991] Oommission for i?ivestigatiom (2) When tho cornm1BS1on rnceivea auch decision, i1J aha.11, as soon as may be-- (a) notify tho complaint in I-0 Form 8 11et out in the Second Schedulo of the rcsuU of the investigation into his complaint or allegation ; (b) inform in I-O Form !l sot out in tho Second Schedule tho person against whom tho complaint or allegation was made of tho effect of the Prosideut's decision, in HO far ns tbe aamo may Lo known to the Commission. (3) A ropo1t required to bi, subrnitto<l. to tho National As�omhly shall not disclose tho identity or contain any state- &.. mcnt which may point to t110 identity of any person into .,, whoso concluct llll investigation hns boon or is a.bout to be made. (4) l!'ailure on tho part of any person, body or authority to romply with any ord<'r given hy tho Commission under subsection (2) may be u1,·c-,tigak'<l by the Commissiou and 10portcd to tho President, HB if it worf' nn im·ostigation conducted under tho provisions of this A<:t. (5) Any sum of money directed by the .Proaiclont to be paid IH cornponsation folio" ing n. rucomn tmclation made in accordance ,, ith para graph (c) of section twenty shall bo a charge on tho ioneral rovonues of the Republic. Rt,por• t• Parliameut - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) The Commission shall, as soon as may bo after tho
The Commission must submit an annual report on its operations to the National Assembly and must not identify people under investigation in that report.
22. (1) The Commission shall, as soon as may bo after tho 31st December in ea.ch yea1 submit a report on its operation.� to the National Assomhly. (2) A report undor this ser·tion shaU not ilisclvi,o tho identity or coutaiu any statement which may point to the identity · of uny person into whose rontluct an il1vestigation has been or is about to be mn<lo. PAR'l' \' WMUN1·.ruo:s OF THI: Co11n1ISSION Finality of Commi,mona act• 23. No investigation, proroo<ling, proct>ss or repor11 of the CommisRion ahnll bo held bad for uny cnor or irrc•gulnrity of form or bo challenge<l, re,·iewed, quaflhed or callecl in qucation in any court save on tho ground of lack of jurisdiction. Immmiity of mcmbera and atalf of Commi eaion u.nd other pcnion.a - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) No proceedings, civil, or criminal, shall lie against
Commission members and staff are protected from civil or criminal proceedings for acts done in good faith while performing their functions, and they generally cannot be compelled to give evidence about matters learned in that work, subject to the Act.
24. (1) No proceedings, civil, or criminal, shall lie against any member or lllOmber of tho staff of tho Commission, for anything clone in good faith in tho course of tho ex:orcitJe of hiR functions under this Ac.t. (2) Subject to tho pro, isions of too Aci, no member or any such person as aforo:;;ti,1 shall be cnllo<l to give evidenl.-e before any court or tribunal in respect of anything coming to his knowleclge in the m.:ereise of his functions under this Act. , I Commission for Im1e.stigations [No. 20 of 1991 273 PART VI RULES
Part
PART V
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Immunity of Members and staff of Commission and other
Section heading for immunity of Commission members, staff, and other persons.
24. Immunity of Members and staff of Commission and other persons PART VI RULES AND TRANSI'.l'ION.AL
Part
PART VI
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Transitional and Repeal
The President may remove a Commissioner from office for inability to perform the office’s functions or for misbehaviour.
26. Transitional and Repeal FIRST SCHEDULE-Oaths on appointment SECOND SCHEDULE-Prescribed forms , Commission for Investigations [ o. 20 of 1991 267 (3) A person appointed a. Commissioner ma.y 1e remo\ cd from office by the President for inability to discharge the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or for any other t-eason) or for misbehaviour. - 6 Verify source ↗
Tho Commission shall employ a ·ocrotary and
The Commission must employ a secretary and other staff members it determines.
6. Tho Commission shall employ a ·ocrotary and :.ud other meruben1 of tho staff of tho Commission a.Fl the Com mi, sion may determine who shall be public officers. - 7 Verify source ↗
( 1 ) Every l\1ember shall, on appointment, t ake an oiith
Members must take an oath when appointed. The Secretary and certain Commission staff may also be required by the Chairman to take an oath on appointment. People who cannot swear because of religious belief may instead make a solemn affirmation. The President administers Members’ oaths; a Judge administers the Secretary’s or staff’s oaths.
7. ( 1 ) Every l\1ember shall, on appointment, t ake an oiith in tho form set out in Part I of the First Schedule. Oaths on oppoint meut (2) 'l'ho Secretary and such other members of the 1:,ta.ff of the Commission as the Cl1ainnan may requfre so to do shall, ::m a ppointment,, take an oath in the form set out in Part II of tho First Schedule. (3) '\"\Thero an) porsou is required to t,ake an oath under the provisions of this section and- (a) be has no religiou1:1 belief; or (b) tho taking of an oath is coutmry to his religious belief: ho ma, take a i-olcmn affirmation in the form of rut oath on a proi,{tnwnt sub:,;titu1.ing the \\Ords "i-olomnly and i--inccrcly dedt\rc and affirm " for word "swear" n.nd omitting the words "So Help Me God". (4) EYPrv oath or affirmation ta.ken bv a :Member shall he a<lmiu.i-.:teri•d by the Jlresidcnt and ev('1�y oath or affirmi\tion tf,kcn h} tho f<l'<'n'to.ry or an} othor membor of the stafT of the C.ommi-.sion shall bo a.dministerod by a Judge. PART ill POWER AND PROCEDURE - 25 Verify source ↗
Tho Commission may, by statutory instrument, make Rules
The Commission may make Rules by statutory instrument for matters that this Act allows to be prescribed.
25. Tho Commission may, by statutory instrument, make Rules rules prescribing anJth.i.ng which w1dor th.is Act may be prescribed. - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) Notwithstanding tho repeal of tho Constitution in
Members of the Commission continue in office under the Act, and existing office-holders are treated as if appointed under it; the Commission for Investigations Act, 1974 is repealed.
26. (1) Notwithstanding tho repeal of tho Constitution in tho Schedule to tho Corn,titution of Zambia Act, 1973, tht' moml>cr� of tho Commh,sion cstn.blishocl by Art:C'lo one lw,i l,-ed and .Jeve,1tce�l of th'l.t Cor1stitutiun shn,ll continue t:> hold office a8 membcrn of tho con11ni.:;sio11 e:..t:ibli..<ihod by thL! Act, subjce:t to the sa.mo terms and conditions as apply t'J the holdor::1 of office!'! r<fon-od to in section nino of the ()onstitution of Zambia Act, 1991. Transitional 1�ncl Ropool (2) Any person who is holding or acting in any office in Act No. 3 > f tho Commin,'-lion uhnll continue in o!lice as if the appointment wus made undcl' thiu Act. 1074 • (3) The Commission for Investigations Act, 1 974, 1s hereby repealed. FIRST SCHEDULE PART I (Sectiot� 7 (I)) 1-G Form 1 J, OATll ot· )lEllDEl\ OP Co11mss1ox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h11ving been nppoinlo,I ns lnvc!ltiS!lltor-Ocnorul/C:ommic,i<ionor of tho Commission for lo\'0<tigat1ons, do swt>nr th.�t I will, without foir or fnvo,,r, affoctt0n or ill \nll, clis<•h111·�• tho fmwt ionQ oft he, otllco of I11,·ost1/,l'ntor-Gonl:'ml,'Commis.�ionor of tho Commi,;sion fol' Jn\'est1got1ons, nrnl lhot [ will not, directly 01· incltreclly, re,·enl llllY mnttcrs rdnting tu sut'll functions to any unauthorised persons or othorwiso thun in tho cour�o of duty. SO HELP ME GOD Swom/Docllll'Ocl bofot'O mo this . . . . . . . . . . cloy of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PART ill
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The C'ommission Rho.II have jur isdiction to inquire into
The Commission may investigate certain conduct of persons covered by the Act, including conduct in office or abuse of office/authority, especially when directed by the President or where maladministration is alleged.
8. The C'ommission Rho.II have jur isdiction to inquire into tho C'oncl11<·t uf t\ny pN:,;on to " hom this Act applies in tlle excn·isc of his office or a utho1ity, or in abuse thereof- Jurisdiction (a) wh<'ncvor so d.itC'C'ted by the President ; and (b) unle-.:s the rresiclent otherwise directs, in any <mRe in " hi ·I it ron,icln� ti.at an alleµu.tion of maladmini st11.tion or abmw uf offic·c or authority by any such p·• "011 ou •ht to be im c;;ti.,.ated . - 9 Verify source ↗
( 1 ) A c·otnpli\int or a llegation unrlor tJtia A<'t may be
Complaints or allegations under the Act may be made by an individual or a body of persons, and oral complaints must be put in writing by the Secretary.
9. ( 1 ) A c·otnpli\int or a llegation unrlor tJtia A<'t may be ma.dP l,_y nny inrli, idual, or b.) any Lody of persons "hother irn orpurate or no t. ( 2) Any �uch romplaint or R llee:ations mav be madf' omlly or in writing and shall he ad<lreR."'e<l to the Mcretary who i-hall, in the <'a...._e, of an oral <'Ot11plaint ur l.\llega.tion, reduce the game to writing. Prnvisinna rol11w111 1 0 com,,l,uor.a 1t11tl o.llogot,ons ' 268 No. of 19911 Oom111i1tlJion for 1-rme.•tigations No J.nveaLigu, certain ,,,.,p� (3) Every c·omplaint or allegation shall be signed or thumb printed b,v 1,he pn�on making it,. (-t) 1' o c·om plai11t or allegn.tion shall be recelved by the <_'omntis�ion unless it is made within a. period of two years lrom t he d11t<- on which the facts giving rise to any such comp laint, or allowition beeam<' known to the per son mu.king the <'Omplnint or nllegntion : JlroYidcd !bat the Commission may in its absolute dis c·retion recerve <'Omplaints or allegations not made within the flnid period . - 10 Verify source ↗
( 1 ) No i mrcstigation,;; under this Act shall be conducted
The Commission generally must not investigate complaints if the complainant already has, or had, a way to seek relief through an executive authority, tribunal, or court, but it can investigate in limited hardship cases.
10. ( 1 ) No i mrcstigation,;; under this Act shall be conducted t·om·crning a n., allegntion or gl'ieva,nces whore the complainant or the per;;on aggrieved has, or has had at any materia!R time, the right or opportunity of ohtainng relief OL' seeking redress by means of. (a) an application or representation to any executive authority ; or (IJ) an application. appeal, reference or 1 cviow to or before a tribunal established by or under any law; or (c) t "·oc·ced i ngs in n court of' lnw. Provided that the l.'ommis�ion may conduct an invostigation whece it i-; Hntisfied that, i n the particular circumstances of the c•asc, il would be unreasonable to expect the complaint or the person aggrievcri to resort or to have resorted to any of the foregoi n� nwan:- wit,hout fear. or undue hardships, ex pense or <lela) . (i) The Uommii-lsio11 may rc•fusc to conduct, or may decide to dill('ontinuP, an im C'stigntion where it is satisfied thal,- (n) the complaint is trivial, frivolous,! vexatious or not made in good faith; or (b) the inquiry would be unnecessary, impropel' or fnut Jcs.<i. (:3) The Conuni.ssion shall, in any case in which it decides not, to conduct nn investigation, or dor.ides to disccmtinuo an investiaation, inform the complainant in writing accordingl y but shall �ot be bound to give any reasons therefor. � Commission to a<'t not 1 1 . Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Jurisdiction and powers conferred on the Commission may be exC'rcised t��11:;,nii:g notwithstanding any provision in any writ ten Jn,w to tho effect that an act or omisRion shall be finnl, or thu.t no appeal shall lie in respect thereof, or that no proceeding or decision shall be challenged, reviewed, quashed or called. in question. Orders by Commission 1'2. Where jt appears to the Commission that an y inquiry under this Act is likely to be frustrated or prejudiced by an action t aken or a.bout to be taken by an y person to whom tbs Act applies, the Commission ma.y make such orders , Corn,nission for Investigations l o. 20 or 1 99 1 269 issue such writs and give such clirections as it ma.y conl:li<let· appropriate for the pru1)0se of conducti11g any invesl,i�atiort. and any such order, writ or direction shall have t,hl' :-a.nw force as an order, writ or direction of the Court. - 13 Verify source ↗
( l ) The Commission shall have the powc1· to suU1111011
The Commission may summon and examine witnesses, and its members may administer oaths for that purpose.
13. ( l ) The Commission shall have the powc1· to suU1111011 witnesses and to examine witnesses under oa.t11 and for sueh purposes all the Members are hereby authorised to a.dmin.ii-,ter oatha. Power to 11ummon ,vitnes808 Protluot.ion of dooume ments and furnishing informntion (2) A summons for the attendance of a. witne&1 or the pro duction of document.'> shall be in 1-G Form 3 set out in the Second Schedule and shall be serred in the same manner as i f it were a subpoena for the attendance of a witne;;s at a civil trial in the Court. (3) The Commif:'sion may by wa1-rant order tho arrest of any person who, having rei>sona.ble notice of the time and place at which he is required to attend before tho Commission, fails to do so and any such warrant shall he i n 1-G Form 4 set out in the , ccond Schedule &nd shall be served as if it were a warrant issued by the Court. - 14 Verify source ↗
Subject as hereinafter provided, tho Commission ma.y,
The Commission may require a person who can provide relevant information or documents to do so for an inquiry, but it must not do so if the President certifies the specified security, defence, international relations, offence-detection, or Cabinet-deliberation grounds.
14. Subject as hereinafter provided, tho Commission ma.y, for the purposes of an inqu:u:y unde1· this Act, require any pcr!-ion who in it$! opinion is able to furnish inforn·ation or produce documen� relevant to the investigation to furnish any such i nfornultion or produce any such document, and no ohligation to mainta.in secrecy or other restriction upon the rli�dosure of i11forma.tfon, whether imposed by law or otherwise, shall apply to the cli�closure of infom1ation for the purposes of a.n imesli!ra.tiou under this Act ; and the Republic shall not be entitled in relation to any such investigation to a.11,r sucll pri\'ilege in respect of the production of documents o r tho giving of evidence as is allowed by law i n legal pro ceeding:, : Provided that where the President certified that the giving of any inforumLio11, or the production of any document-- (i) might prejudice the security, defence or international relations of the Republic, or the investigation or detection of offences ; or (ii) might i nvolve the disclosure c,f the deliberations of the Cabinet or any sub-committee of the Cabinet relating to mat.tcrs of a e.ecret. or confidential nature and would be injwfous to the public interest ; the Com mis. ion !'hall not require the information to be given or, 8.8 the case may be, the document to be produced. - 15 Verify source ↗
For tho purpost>s of this Act. the C.,mmi.<1<;ion may by Power to
The Commission may enter premises and inspect them for an investigation, but not where the President certifies that entry or inspection would be harmful to security, defence, international relations, or the public interest.
15. For tho purpost>s of this Act. the C.,mmi.<1<;ion may by Power to warrant ill 1 -0 Form 7 �"t o ut. i.i t the Ser'ond �chr\dulo entor enter up,m any premise ancl thereun carry out ,my inspection fur P� the purpuscs of an in vestiga.tiun : I 270 No. 20 of 1 991) Oommission for Investigations Provided that where tho President certifies that entry upon , ,r inspection of any premises- (i) might prejudice the soc:urity, defence or international relations of the Rep11hlic, or tho investigation or dotoction of offences ; or (ii) might involve the clisclosw-e of the llolibera.tions of the Cabine11 or any sub-committee of the Cabinet relating to matters of a, eeoret or confidential nature, and would be injurious to the public interest; the Commission shall not enter upon or inspect any such premises. U1V08tlg'fo tiOlll to be io oamere. Evide«ICd Mld prooedtlffl - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
Investigations must be conducted in camera.
16. l•�nwy invot1tigu,tion iihall be condud,ctl in oamera. - 17 Verify source ↗
( 1 ) The procedure for conducting an
The Investigator-General may let a Commission member exercise Commission powers for an investigation, and the Commission may gather information and investigate as it thinks fit.
17. ( 1 ) The procedure for conducting an investigation Mhall be such a.� tho Tnvestiga.tor-Genera.l considers appropriate in the circumstances of the ca.so, and without prej udfoe to the generality of the foregoing provisions- (a) the lm·estigator-Goneral may autho1ise uny member of the Commission to exercise any of the powers of the Commission for the purposes of_ an iu vet1tiga.tion, and (b) the Commission may obtain information from such persons in such manner , ancl make Rtich investigations, as it thinka fit. (2) No person shall as of right J.,o outitl6<l tu b reprcsontull hy a legal 11ractitioner or to he hear,l : Provided that where tho Commission proposes to conduct an investigation pursuant to a complaint or allegation under this Act, it shall afford to the principal Officer of any department or autho1 ity concerned, and to any other person who is alleged to have taken or authorised the action complained of, an appo- rtunity to comment on any allegations made to the Commission, and no comment that is adverse to any person, department or authority shall be contained in a report to the President unless such person, department or authority has been afforded the opportunity aforesaid. , Witueee allowanoo Offonoel' relating to wi Ul.88808, oto. - 18 Verify source ↗
A person sum1noned as a witness Wlder this Act may,
A witness summoned under this Act may be paid if the Commission orders it, using money appropriated by Parliament, and the Commission may prescribe the allowances.
18. A person sum1noned as a witness Wlder this Act may, on the order of the Commission, be paid from moneys appro priated by Parliament for the purpose of such allowances as may be prescribed by the Commission. 1 '.iJ� - 19 Verify source ↗
(1) Tfany person-J
A witness before the Commission must not refuse to swear or affirm, fail to answer questions fully and satisfactorily, give false testimony, obstruct Commission staff, or wilfully disobey an order; doing so is an offence.
19. (1) Tfany person-J (a) being a witness before the Commission without lawful excuse refuses to be sworn or affirmed, or having been aworn or affirme<l refm1es to answar fully and satiafactorily any question lawfully put to him ; or Commission for lnveslignfions [No. 20 ot 1991 271 (b) having been swo1•n or a.ffirmod knowingly gives foho testimony touching any matter which is mu.tori.ii to any quc:;tiun un<lor inve::,tigation; (c) wilfully irnmlti:1, intcrrnpt,s or otherwise ob:;tructs any member or any mombcr of the st:lff of the Co,nmi,ision in the porformanco oflui; func;tions umkr thi.-; Act; (d) wilfully clisoboyi:1 any orucr mutlo untlor soc;ti.on thiltcen ; ho Rhall be guilty of an oR'onco and tho Commission may certify suc·h offence t:) tho Uuurt and mny by wan.mt in 1-G Form 10 set out in tho Seconcl Schedule order tho arrc.;t of any such person. (2) Where any person is arrcr1tccl pursuant to an order of I the Uommia:;i.on or an off once is certified un !or t,hi 1 soctioa, the Court ma.y inquir0 int'J tho mr.ttr•1 awl deal with tho p<wJrm charged in any manno1· in whieh the Court; could <lo:ll with him if ho had committed tho Jiko offonco in rcbti.ou to tho Court Submi,,' > , of r<.•port ·l t? Pro,id )nt anti ::s'nt,onal A.:1..embly PART IV REPORTS AND ENFORCE111E'-T Submission of reports to the Presulent I
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Section 19
This section contains prescribed forms used for Commission for Investigations processes, including attendance, arrest, inspection, complaint results, presidential decision, and arrest warrants.
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . - Judge 274 No. 20 of 1991) Gornrnission for lnvutigations SECOND SCliEDULE PRESOIUBl!ln FORMS 1-G Fon11 3 RErUBLlC OF ZAMBll COMMISSION FOR ll\'VESTIGATIONS c·O ;',lMISSION FOR TNVES'l'IGATIONS ACT (Section I 3 and I 4) l>UUldO�l:I TO WIT>n:118 lt111u1ry Xo . . . • . . . • • • . . • . • . . . • . 1 9 . . • • . . l'o . . . . . . . . (fuU name) or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Cull addro<!S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You are commnnd<'d ill tho I'ro11ideut's namo t-0 11ttol'ld before tlli■ (',ommi Mion at . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (placo) on the . . . . . . . . . . or day . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , I 9 . . . . , o.t . . . . . • . • . . hoUl'I o.nd so from dn.y to tiny until your nttondau1;0 is dispon11cd with, to give ovidon<'o io tho said inquiry; and ul o to briug witlt you uud to prorluco at tho 111.id limo and place tbo followin� d,,cumonts: • Dat<•tl tho . . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 19 . . . . OhaiNna"/ Member £-G Form 4 REPUBLIC CW ZAMH!A COMMISSION i·on INVESTIGATIONS 1 OJ\t�IISSION FOR INVESTIGATIONS ACT (Section 13 (3)) WARRANT Ol' Alll\E�T Inquiry No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 g . . . . To . . . • . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Police Offic.r and other Offloo.re) Wbt'>1'tll,,1 M r/:\1 ni/:!\fiss . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . • • . • . . . • • . . . . . . . (full oamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( o.dd.res8 of wu commuoclod to appear bofore tho Commiaion at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (place) on tho . . . . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , JI) • . . . nod subsequcmf ,loye to testify whl\t he/she know nnd/or to pl'Od11co speci!\ed dooumonta in rdation to tho above ,itt\Le<l inquiry 11.nd the said Mr/Mrs/llliss • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • hlL-1 not oppcarecl nccor<ling to the euru.r1101 i£suetl Ill that rognl'd a.ncl hos not excused h.is/h'>r failur.i; Now TREnin·o=, you o.ro beroby commi.mdocl in tho nomo of tho Pro.!ident lo approl11m<l, bring and have the aaiJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before tbi,, Comm.i3.iion at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . (place) oa ,ho . . . . . . . . . dny of . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 10 . • . • TMuod nt . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . tb11 . . . . . . . • • . ,li•y of . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . Chairman/ M emb,,,. [No. 20 of 1991 275 I-0 Form 7 RE'PCJBLIC 01" ZAKBIA COMMISSION FOR INVESTIGATIONS COMMISSION FOR INVEl:iTIOATIONS ACT (Seetion HS) \\I Alill.Al'IT .. , ESTBY AND L,u11cnos Inquiry No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (.Member(a) or the Commiasion or momber(1) of t.he trtafJ of tho Comn11s.•iou). Wn-.:u.u a complain• ha11 beeo lodgod with tho Comwi.olrion for Tnvesh C{atioiu; A.!<1> WllllllUil,U tho Commiasion hu.1 clfl<'icl,.d to conduct an im·osti,::ntio11 into the all-,ged complaint : Now TH11B:r�Olllli, you nre hoNlLy nuLbor�oo and oomm.o.ndocl in �hn 11nmo of th• l'tOSidoni with pro!)('r auistan<'o, to enter tho prorni..'<06 of . . . . . . (nnmo of r,J,.ro or f>el'8<m) (in tho dny timu), ,wt.I thoro di1ig.-n•ly na1Ty out aor impoclion ttnd 1•nlleoL ooy oral anti tlm•umonl!lry ovidonoo 001101;,rninij the an1d inquiry from t 111• 1-oid premiaea 11.n,l bring if boforo thi, C'ommi..aion for Tovoeti1mtioD.11 t<> I,,. 11'31'<1 for the pu� of tho iiaid inveatigation. 1-ued •�. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·""'" ol . • • • . • • • . • • • . • • . • • • . • • • . . • • . 111 • • . • REPUBLIC OF ZAM.BIA COMMISSION FOR INVESTIGATIONS 00?\tMISSJON FOR INVESTIGATIONS ACT (Stcliml 21) T r. Form R Cn 1be Matter or: J n the matter ef eeotion 21 of the Com,�011 for Invoeti�tiona ,\c1 . R!:SVLT or CO)tPI • .Ul•,T Wa.all&Ul a complain\/allegatiou in tcrma of the aforeea.itl m11tt,,r w1l8 1111,rli, on tho. • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . d,ly of. . . . • . . . . . . . . . 10 • . . , .� wmuuua ai th" oonolusiou. of tho mvoeLigahon a report 1111 tho ptt> oo.<:lin1t11 thereof wna submitten to Hui Exoelloncy the Preeident in ,woord,,n<'" with llll()tion 20 of the Ao,: AlfIH�mmJ: A.<! hia Exoollenoy the Preeidont di.I nu the • • day of . . . . . bia docision inthe matter a fo.reaaid: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 19 . . . . . . , make known to tho <'ommi•-11on ... ·ow Tll"E&&FOJLJI, in -rdanoo with 1eot1uu :!l of the l'o111nuaSio11 for ln\"t'lti�tiona Aot, you are hereby notified that the follornn.: ,. th,. ,.., ult nhbe oforearuti iuveatigation: Jl1mbw Member �1gu1t<l at f.u.,k,, this clay of 276 No. 20 of 19911 Oomniission for Investigations 1-G FORM g REPUBLIC OF ZA ,mrA COl\Il\1ISSION FOR L�VESTIGATIO�S COMllUSSION FOR rnvESTIGATIONS ACT (Sfrlion 21) In the matter of : In tho u-111 !<,r of section 21 of the Commission for Investigation Act: DECISION BY TUE PRESIDENT WHEREAS an investigat,ion was conduotecl by the Commi:ision into the nforesa.id matter and concludocl on tho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 10 . . . . : ANn \VREREA!! at tho conclusion of tho im•ostigntion a report on tho pro oeerliDgl! thereof was auhmittod to Hi i Exoclloncy t.ho Prosidont in acoordllJlco with srotion 21 of tho Act. AND \VlIEBEAS His Excellency tho Prosidont did on tho day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 01 . . . . , m1iko lrnown to the Commi11.�ion his dcoi�ion in tho mnttor nforosaid : Now TBE'REFORU, in nccordnnco with R<'ction 21 of tho Commi!i11ion for Invo,.tigntions Act, you nro hereby informocl that lliil E:i:celloncy l ho Prosiclout's decision in tho nforosnid mntlor is t\9 follow:1: O/u:iirman Member Member Signed at Lusoko this day of 19 1-G FORM 10 REPUBLIC OF Z;UIDIA C0l\1MISSION }?OR INVESTIGATIONS COMMISSION FOR TNVESTIGA'l'IONS ACT, 1091 (Srclion 1 IJ ( I )) \VARBA::-IT OF Alttt£ST Inquiry No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 10 . . . . To . • . . . . . . • . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (police offi<'or or other officers) \VBJCRJ!lAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (full nnmo) . . . of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (oddross) is accused of (stat.e the offence wiU1 time nnd place) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Now TREBEFORlil, you aro heroby cornronndod in the namo of the Pro$idont forthwith to o.pprohond tho said . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and produce him boforo tho Commission for ImrO$tigation.q nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (place) on tho . . . . . . . . . dny of . . . . . . . . IO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 . . . . I11Sued at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �b• Chairman/ Member • •
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