Section 25
Protection against suits for persons conducting inquiry
of Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984
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Section 25
(1)
Any person appointed under section 23 shall not be liable to an action or other proceedings for damages for or in relation to any act done or, omitted to be done in good faith in the performance or purported performance of any function under this Act.
(2)
An advocate and solicitor or other person appearing on behalf of a person at a hearing conducted under section 23 has the same protection and immunity as an advocate and solicitor appearing for a party in proceedings in the High Court.
(3)
Subject to this Act, a person summoned to attend or appear at such hearing as a witness has the same protection as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.
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