Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 9 of 2011)

Chapter 2 : Community Schemes Ombud Service

37. Privileges, immunities and non-waiver

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(1)In performing their functions in terms of this Act, the chief ombud, an ombud, a deputy ombud and an adjudicator have the same privileges and immunities from liability as a judge of the High Court.

 

(2)The privilege in respect of defamation that applies to any proceeding before the High Court and to the documents and statements in such proceedings, must apply to adjudication in terms of this Act.

 

(3)A person may not waive or limit the exercise of rights in terms of this Act or act contrary to any provision of this Act.