2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

ACT

(Act 16 of 1889, 1 of 1903, 6 of 1933 and 14 of 1961)

Act of 1861 appearing as Chapter 16 of the 1889 Revision .. in force 13 August 1861

Amended by Act 1 of 1903 and 6 of 1933

Amended by Act 14 of 1961 .. in force 18 November 1961

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1.Short title
2.Commissions of inquiry into matters of public nature particulars
3.Power to appoint fresh commissioners and to alter or revoke Commissions
4.Commission not affected by change of Governor General
5.Oath of office by commissioners
6.Secretary
7.Duties of commissioners
8.Division of opinion of commissioners
9.Commissioners' power for regulating proceedings
10.Power to summon and examine witnesses, and privilege of Commissioner from suit
11.Duty of witnesses summoned expense of witnesses penalty for contumacy
12.Constables to attend commissioners
13.Remuneration of commissioners and others
14.Proceedings free from stamp duties
15.Commissions to be published in Gazette
16.Proceedings as to penalties
17.Powers of Cabinet
18.Representation by counsel
Schedule

An ACT to authorise the Governor General to issue commissions of inquiry with special powers.

Commencement [13 August 1861]