Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)

Chapter 5 : Investigation and Adjudication Procedures

Part D : Tribunal hearings and orders

56. Witnesses
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(1)Every person giving evidence at a hearing of the Competition Tribunal must answer any relevant question.

 

(2)The law regarding a witness’ privilege in a criminal case in a court of law applies equally to a person who provides information during a hearing.

 

(3)The Competition Tribunal may order a person to answer any question, or to produce any article or document, even if it is self-incriminating to do so.

 

(4)Section 49A(3) applies to evidence given by a witness in terms of this section.

 

[Section 56 substituted by section 15 of Notice No. 1354, GG 21880, dated 13 December 2000]