50. Obtaining the assistance of experts

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Where the Commission considers that the examination of any person by the Government Analyst, a

Government Medical Practitioner, or any other local or foreign expert is necessary for the conduct of an investigation, the Commission may–

(a)

summon the person to be examined with the consent of such person, to be subject to an examination conducted by the Government Analyst, any other local or foreign expert having expertise in the field in respect of which the investigation is conducted, or a Government Medical Practitioner; and

(b)

require in writing from any expert referred to in paragraph (a) to provide a report on a matter referred to him by the Commission.

(2)

Where the person referred to in subsection (1) does not consent to being so examined, the Commission may apply to the Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the investigation is being carried out for an order authorizing the expert named therein to examine such person and report thereon. Where such an order is made, the person referred to in subsection (1)

shall submit himself to an examination by such expert who shall submit a report to the Magistrate setting out the result of such examination.

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General

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Transitional Provisions and Savings

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