The outgoing Governor mandates the Commission of Inquiry be held in private
Written by Fuze Team on January 21, 2021
Outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert has mandated the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of corruption to be in private as the terms of Reference has been laid out.
During his live statement on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie said it was his view that the Commission of Inquiry should be open to the public and broadcast live, including on the Internet, given the international interest that exists in this matter, and he also advised the Governor by letter on Tuesday.
Governor Jaspert directed in the Terms of Reference that the meetings of the commission be held in private, whenever the Commissioner considers it appropriate to do so and that to the extent permitted by law, and so far as it is consistent with the public welfare in achieving the objectives of the Inquiry, he may allow for information to be given to the Inquiry in confidence.
And Premier of Finance Andrew Fahie is urging members of the public to get a copy of the Commission of Inquiry Act and familiarize themselves with it.
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