Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, 2011 (Act No. 1 of 2011)

Chapter 6 : Appointment, Remuneration, Functions and Powers of Investigators

25. Conflict of interest and disclosure of interest

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(1)No member of the Directorate may conduct an investigation, or render assistance with an investigation, in respect of a matter in which he or she has a financial or any other interest which might preclude him or her from exercising or performing his or her powers, duties and functions in an objective manner.

 

(2)If, during an investigation, it appears to a member of the Directorate that a matter concerns a financial or other interest of that member as referred to in subsection (1), that member must—
(a)immediately and fully disclose the fact and nature of that interest to the Executive Director; and
(b)withdraw from any further involvement in that investigation.