ELSIE WALKER CASE.
SCOPE OF THE INQUIRY.
EVIDENCE ON OATH.
POWERS OF COMMISSIONER.
(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, this day.
The Minister of Justice, the Hon. T. ■M. Wilford, when questioned regarding the scope of the inquiry into methods followed in the Elsie Walker case, informed the "Star's" correspondent that the order reference for submission to the Executive Council has been completed and awaits approval by the Executive Council, pending which it is not available for publication. The inquiry is to be conducted under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, which gives full power to the Commissioner to take evidence on oath, demand the presence of witnesses, and the production of papers, also to award costs against any parts if deemed desirable.
The commission is empowered by Statute to refer to the Supreme Court for interpretation of any law points which may arise as the result of ite investigation.
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 39, 15 February 1929, Page 8
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