Regulation 5.13 — Protection of Commissioners, barristers and witnesses

5.13 Protection of Commissioners, barristers and witnesses

(1) A Commissioner has, in the performance of the duties of a Commissioner, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.

(2) A barrister, solicitor or approved agent appearing before a Commissioner has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the High Court.

(3) A witness summoned to attend, or appearing, before a Commissioner has the same protection as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.