section 6

Section 3(4) of the Commission's Act should be read conjunctively with section 6 to allow a witness to invoke right against self-incrimination.

“section 6 will cross-refer you to this section 3(4) referencing the privilege ... So they should be read conjunctively together to a position where a witness may invoke a right against self-incrimination”

Suppressing answers due to fear of self-incrimination is a recognized legal right, but it is subject to the Commission's terms of reference and legal bases such as section 6 of the Commission's Act.

“There is also, I think it is section 6 of the Commission's Act... requiring witnesses to answer questions satisfactorily. Failure to do so is on pain of facing criminal proceedings.”