(1) The Commission shall, for the purpose of the performance of its functions, have power, by summons signed by the Chairperson or by the Secretary of the Commission, to do any of the following—
(a) summon and enforce the attendance of persons to the Commission;
(b) examine such persons on oath so as to elicit information relevant to any matter under investigation by the Commission.
(2) A person summoned to attend and give evidence before the Commission shall be—
(a) bound to obey the summons served upon him or her; and
(b) entitled in respect of such evidence to the same right or privilege as before a court of law.
(3) A person shall not—
(a) without sufficient cause, fail or refuse to attend before the Commission in obedience to a summons;
(b) being a witness, leave a meeting of the Commission without the permission of the Commission;
(c) being a witness, refuse without sufficient cause to answer any question put to him or her by or with the permission of the Commission; or
(d) wilfully obstruct or interrupt the proceedings of the Commission.
(4) A person who contravenes subsection (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
(5) A person summoned to appear before the Commission may be accompanied by legal counsel at his or her expense.