Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

18.   Hearing of matter by Commission

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    (1)   The Commission shall expeditiously hear and inquire into and investigate any matter which is before it, and in particular shall hear, receive and consider statements, arguments and evidence made, presented or tendered—

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      (a)     by or on behalf of any complainant;

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      (b)     by or on behalf of the telecommunications licensee or provider;

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      (c)     on behalf of the Minister.

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    (2)   The Commission shall determine the periods that are reasonably necessary for the fair and adequate presentation of the matter by the respective parties thereto and the Commission may require those matters to be presented within the respective periods so determined.

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    (3)   The Commission may require evidence or arguments to be presented in writing and may decide the matters upon which it will hear oral evidence or arguments.

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    (4)   All matters brought before the Commission shall be determined by a majority of the members thereof.

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    (5)   Any party to a matter brought before the Commission shall be entitled as of right to appeal to the Court of Appeal from any judgement, order or award of the Commission.