Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No. 23 of 1994)RulesAmendment Rules relating to Investigations by the Public Protector and Matters Incidental thereto, 2020Chapter 8 : Conducting of Proceedings before Public Protector33. Procedures at commencement of proceedings |
[Rule 33 re-numbered by section 16 of Notice No. 1047, GG43758, dated 2 October 2020]
| (1) | At the commencement of the proceedings, the Public Protector shall summarise the complaint and the issues to be decided during such proceedings and determine the order for the leading of evidence. |
| (2) | The Public Protector shall make a determination about any submission, declaration, explanation, information, statement, and any other evidence to be disclosed at the proceedings. |
| (3) |
| (a) | The Public Protector may direct that evidence be taken behind closed doors if he or she is of the opinion that it is in the interest of the proceedings to do so, after having allowed both parties a reasonable opportunity to address the Public Protector behind closed doors. |
| (b) | The Public Protector may give directions in respect of the disclosure or publication of any information or evidence obtained behind closed doors. |
| (4) | The Public Protector may give directions on any other aspect of the proceedings to facilitate and promote co-operation by the parties and to ensure that the proceedings are conducted in an expeditious manner. |