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Section 5

Powers of Commission

of Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022

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Section 5
(1)

The Commission shall have the power and may do all things necessary for or in connection with, or incidental to, the performance of its functions under this Act.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Commission may—

(a)

advise the Government on the enhancement of the well-being and welfare of members of the police force;

(b)

visit any place and premises such as police stations, police quarters, lock-ups and detention centres by giving early notice to the relevant Head of Department and to make any necessary recommendations;

(c)

receive and assess any written complaint of misconduct from any person against any member of the police force and investigate the complaint;

(d)

collect evidence relating to any written complaint and investigation of misconduct under this Act; and

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(e)

make a recommendation for disciplinary action against any misconduct committed by any member of the police force to the Police Force Commission.