Singapore legislation
Section 50
Section 50
Investigations
(1)
The Council, or a person authorised by the Council, may appoint one or more inspectors to conduct an investigation into any complaint made or information received under section 49.
(2)
Where any matter is investigated under subsection (1), the person in relation to whom the complaint has been made is, for the purposes of this Act, referred to as “person under investigation”.
(3)
On completion of investigation, the inspector must submit a report and make recommendations to the Council as to whether the exercise of powers under section 52 should be considered.
(4)
Subject to subsection (5) and except in the performance of a function under this section, the inspector, the Council, a Disciplinary Committee and any person who assists in the performance of a function under this section must maintain confidentiality in respect of all matters and information produced or given or otherwise provided for the purposes of an investigation under this section.
(5)
Nothing in subsection (4) prevents the disclosure of information —
with a view to the institution of, or otherwise for the purposes of, any criminal proceedings or any investigation in connection therewith, whether under this Act or otherwise, in Singapore;
in connection with any civil proceedings to which the Council is a party; or
in connection with the exercise of any power under this Part.