Section 5: Powers of Commission

5. Powers of Commission (1) The Commission shall have such powers as are reasonably necessary or expedient to enable it to carry out its functions. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Commission shall have the power to— (a) initiate proposals for the review, reform or development of any aspect of the law of Mauritius and to receive and consider any such proposal made or referred to it by the Attorney-General or any other person; (b) initiate, sponsor and carry out such studies and research as it thinks expedient for the proper discharge of its functions; (c) publicise such parts of its work in such manner as it thinks expedient, conduct public hearings, seek comments from the public on its proposals, and consult any person or class of persons; (d) request information from any Government Department, any organisation or person in relation to the review, reform or development of any aspect of the law of Mauritius.