Section 2: Interpretation
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2. Interpretation
In this Act—
“act of corruption” has the same meaning as in the Prevention of Corruption Act;
“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Commission;
“Commission” means the National Human Rights Commission established under the Protection of Human Rights Act;
“Deputy Chairperson” means the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission who is assigned to the Division;
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“Division” means the Police Complaints Division referred to in section 3;
“investigator” means a person designated by the Division to act as
investigator under section 10;
“member”—
(a) means a member of the Division;
(b) unless the context otherwise requires, includes the Chairperson
and Deputy Chairperson;
“Minister” means the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject of
human rights is assigned;
“money laundering offence” has the same meaning as in the Financial
Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act;
“police officer”—
(a) has the same meaning as in the Police Act;
(b) does not include the Commissioner of Police;
“public body” has the same meaning as in the Protection of Human
Rights Act.
PART II – POLICE COMPLAINTS DIVISION