Wakoli Bifwoli

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• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, section 28 which was deleted by the National Assembly be re-inserted and be amended as follows - s.28(1) Delete the opening statement and substitute therefor the following- (2) The Commission may apply ex parte to the court for an order to- view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: 4372 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 4, 2007 view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I oppose this amendment. This is for reasons that were stated when we were opposing Section 27. But also the fact that the initial application is ex parte . This is for a purpose. If you remove the ex parte position and substitute therefor it will give the parties notice. In these days, whatever records are there, can disappear within an hour. So, it is ex parte, so that, at least, the court can make an order of preservation. However, it does not stop the person against whom that ex parte is given from challenging ... view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I think I have already answered what the hon. Member is saying. But as soon as he brought in arguments relating to official receiver, that is not covered under Section 28. It will come later under Section 56. view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, section 30 of the Act be deleted and substituted with the following new section:- Admissibility of things produced or found. 30. Where the notice is directed at a person under investigation or a person who has been charged with an offence of corruption or an economic crime, any statement, record or information given pursuant to such notice, shall not be given in evidence against such person in any criminal proceedings except where such person is charged with knowingly or recklessly giving false information, but may be used in any civil ... view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I oppose the amendment by Mr. Marende. I think he will be the first to recognise and accept that the authorities that he is relying on, are authorities which confine themselves to criminal proceedings. I am aware of the cases in the Criminal Justice Act of the United Kingdom (UK), which had similar positions and which was challenged before the European Courts under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. It was upheld and consequently the Criminal Justice Act was amended to accommodate that. This amendment is to accommodate that. But as far ... view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Subsection 55(9) which was deleted by the National Assembly be re- inserted as follows- "(9) This Section shall apply retroactively." In the light of the fact that we deleted the proviso to Section 7 which was passed, this also 4376 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 4, 2007 follows automatically. view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the proposed new Section 56A, which was deleted by the National Assembly, be re-inserted and amended as follows- Appointment of receiver 56A. (1) The Commission may, at any time with leave of the court, appoint a receiver for such property as is suspected by the Commission to have been acquired through corrupt conduct. (2) The appointment of a receiver under Subsection (1) above shall be in writing, signed by the Director or Assistant Director. (3) The receiver shall have powers of management, control and possession of the property for which ... view
• 4 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: , and the Commission shall be entitled to cross-examine the applicant and to call evidence in rebuttal. view