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the participant had knowingly given information that is false or misleading;

the participant’s conduct or threatened conduct is, in the opinion of the Director General, likely to compromise the integrity of the Programme;

the circumstances that gave rise to the need for protection and assistance for the participant cease to exist; or

there is, in the opinion of the Director General, no reasonable justification for the participant to remain in the Programme.

The Attorney General upon receiving the recommendation under subsection (1) shall decide whether or not to terminate the protection and assistance provided to the participant under the

Programme.

The Attorney General shall give a participant an opportunity to be heard before making his decision under subsection (2).

The provisions of subsection (3) shall not apply where the

Attorney General does not know the participant’s whereabouts.

Where a participant has been given an opportunity to be heard and the participant fails to make any representation, the Attorney General shall proceed to make a decision on the recommendation submitted.

Notwithstanding subsection (1), a participant may make a request in writing to the Director General that the protection and assistance provided under the Programme be terminated by the

Attorney General.

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Upon receipt of a request under subsection (6), the Director

General shall make a recommendation to the Attorney General for his decision.

If a participant is aggrieved by the decision of the Attorney

General under subsection (2) or (7), he may appeal in writing to the Minister within fourteen days from the date of receipt of the decision.

Where an appeal is made under subsection (2) or (7)—

The Minister shall, upon receipt of an appeal under subsection (8), make a decision on the appeal.

Upon termination of the protection and assistance provided under the Programme to a participant, the Director General may where it is expedient and necessary—