Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

11.   Powers of the Commission

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    (1)   For the purposes of the discharge of its functions the Commission has power—

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      (a)     to request any information, documents or things, with respect to a complaint, from—

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        (i)     the Commissioner,

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        (ii)     the Unit,

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        (iii)     any person making a complaint,

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        (iv)     the police officer against whom the complaint is made, or

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        (v)     any other person who, in the opinion of the Commission, may be able to assist;

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      (b)     in the case of a review of a complaint to—

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        (i)     request all or any of the parties concerned as well as witnesses to appear before the Commission,

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        (ii)     request such information, documents or things as it deems necessary to review the complaint.

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    (2)   The Commission may give such guidance to the Unit as may be necessary to ensure thoroughness and impartiality in the carrying out of the functions of the Unit.