The Legal Affairs Department plays a significant role in the function of the Commission by providing legal support to the Commission to protect its interests, support its operations, promote compliance with the rule of law and ensure due process and procedural fairness. Advice provided are both oral and written on various legal issues relating to the interpretation and application of the laws administered by the Commission.
The overall duties of the department are to:
- Review investigation reports, contracts, compliance notices and assisting in the screening of cases lodged at the Commission.
- Act as an advocate for the complainants and Commission by providing legal representation and application of the law before the Tribunal.
- Appear before the Appeal Tribunal to defend any appeals made against the decisions of the Tribunal or the Commission.
- Forward cases of non-compliance to the Commercial Crime Unit for prosecution.
- Provide internal training and facilities other relevant trainings forthe Commission as a whole.
