Section 7: Power to summon witnesses
consolidated text (as at 2016). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
7. Power to summon witnesses
(1) The Permanent Secretary may, in connection with the determination
of any claim for social aid—
(a) by summons under his hand, require the attendance of a person
at such time and place as may be specified in the summons; and
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(b) examine a person on oath on any matter relating to the administration of this Act.
(2) Any person who, without reasonable cause or justification, fails to
comply with a summons issued under subsection (1) shall commit an offence.
(3) A summons under this section shall be—
(a) issued at least 10 days before the date on which the attendance
of a person is required; and
(b) served by registered post.
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Questions this section answers
- Can I be summoned to give evidence about someone else's social aid claim?
- What happens if I ignore a summons to give evidence in a social aid case?