Police Act (Cap. 164)

Police Act (Cap. 164), article 27

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27. ( 1 ) T h e o f f i c e r c h a r g e d m a y s u m m o n w i t n e s s e s o n h i s o w n behalf and may cross-examine witnesses brought against him unde r the same conditions as prevail for the prosecution and for this purpose, the Commissioner or disciplinary board, as the case may be, sha ll issue the subpoena for such witnesses. (2) Before giving his decision and awarding penalty, the Commissioner shall hear final submissions by the prosecution an d the defence on the mer its and on the penalty applicable if any. (3) Summary notes of the proceedings s hall be kept by the presiding officer, signed by him, and attached to the records of the case. 12 [CAP. 164. POLICE ACT (4) The provisions of sub-article (2) shall also apply to the disciplinary board before submitting his opinion to the Commiss ioner as provided in article 28. Delegated cases. 28. The disciplinary board appointed according to article 23(1) sha ll always forward to the Commission er the relative file together w ith its opinion about the merits of the case and the penalty, if any, recommended by it. Power of Commissioner.

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