Section 5: Powers of Division
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5. Powers of Division
(1) Subject to subsection (2), in the performance of its functions under
this Act, the Division may—
(a) summon any person to appear before it on such date and at
such time as may be specified in the summons, or require any
person in writing—
(i) to answer any question or provide any information which
the Division considers necessary in connection with any
investigation;
(ii) to produce any article, or any book, record, accounts,
report, data, stored electronically or otherwise, or any
other document;
(iii) to verify, or otherwise ascertain by oral examination of the
person making the complaint, any fact, matter or document
relating to a complaint;
(b) visit any police station, prison or other place of detention for the
purpose of an investigation under this Act;
(c) where it thinks appropriate, work in co-operation or consultation
with any person or body, whether public or private.
(2) A person may refuse to answer any question, to provide any information, or to produce any article or document, which would incriminate him.