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The powers of the Inquiry
6 The Inquiry was set up under the 1977 Act and had certain powers conferred on it by that Act. [4]
7 The Chairman had the power to summon any person to give evidence or to produce documents to the Inquiry. [5] The Chairman was also empowered to take evidence on oath or affirmation. [6]
8 The 1977 Act also provided for the Secretary of State to order the costs of parties to the Inquiry to be paid. [7]
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[4] Section 84(1), 1977 Act. Anyone who, once summoned, refused to attend, or to produce documents to the Inquiry, would have been liable to a fine and/or imprisonment of up to six months, Section 84(4), 1977 Act
[5] Section 84(2)(a), 1977 Act
[6] Section 84(2)(b), 1977 Act