months, publish a statement to
that effect.
Adverse findings 204
(1)
Where a Commission of Inquiry makes an
adverse finding against any person, it shall, at
the time of submitting its report to the
President, inform such persons of the finding
and the reasons therefore.
(2)
A person against whom any such adverse
finding has been made may appeal against
such finding to the Court of Appeal as of right
as if the finding were a judgment of the High
Court, and on the hearing of the appeal the
report shall be treated as if it were such a
judgment
(3)
An appeal under this section shall be made
within three months of the appellant being
informed of the adverse finding as provided
by subsection (1) or such later time as the
Court of Appeal may allow.
Immunities of witnesses 205.
A witness before a Commission of Inquiry shall be
entitled to the same immunities and privileges as if he
or she were witness in proceedings before the High
Court.
National Assembly to 206.
make further provision
An Act of the National Assembly may make further
provision for the purposes of this chapter, and subject
to any such Act, the power conferred by any law to
make rules of court for the superior court shall deemed
to include power to make rules regulating the
procedure and practice of all Commissions of Inquiry.
Freedom and responsibility 207.
Of the media
(1)
The freedom and independence of the press
and other information media are hereby
guaranteed.
(2)
An Act of the National assembly may make
provisions for the establishment and operation
of the press and other information media.
(3)
The press and other information media shall
at all times, be free to uphold the principles,
provisions and objectives of this Constitution,
and the responsibility and accountability of
the Government to the people of The Gambia.