[Rule 32 re-numbered by section 16 of Notice No. 1047, GG43758, dated 2 October 2020]
| (1) | The Public Protector shall explain to the parties and witnesses, before the commencement of the proceedings— |
| (a) | the purpose of the proceedings; |
| (b) | the inquisitorial nature of the proceedings; and |
| (c) | the procedures which will be followed at the proceedings. |
| (2) | The proceedings and any correspondence pertaining to such proceedings are confidential, and none of the parties, nor any other person, may use the contents of any discussions during such proceedings, or such correspondence at any subsequent proceedings unless the Public Protector and all parties so agree in writing. |
