55. Special investigation techniques

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails.

(1)

The Commission may, in an investigation under section 42 of this Act, use any investigation technique including the following:-

(a)

authorize a person who has reported to the

Commission of a demand for a bribe, to directly or indirectly, give or receive it as demanded;

(b)

surveillance and observation;

(c)

undercover operations;

(d)

video recording;

(e)

using bugging devices; or

(f)

controlled deleveries:

Provided that, the Commission shall specify by way of rules, the procedures to be followed on the use of investigative techniques under this section.

(2)

The Commission shall ex parte obtain an order from the High Court for the purposes of paragraphs (d) and (e) of subsection (1). Confidentiality in respect of any application made to the High Court shall be maintained and the proceedings pertaining to the same shall be held in-camera.

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