Section 148, The Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991

(1) A Commission of Inquiry shall have such powers, rights and privileges as are vested in the High Court of Justice or a Judge thereof at a trial in respect of— a. enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath, affirmation or otherwise; and b. compelling the production of documents; and c. the issue of a Commission or request to examine witnesses abroad. (2) A sole Commissioner or a Member of a Commission of Inquiry shall not be liable to any action or suit in respect of any matter or thing done by him in the performance of his functions as such Commissioner or Member. (3) Save as may be otherwise ordered by the Commission in the interest of public safety or public order, the proceedings of every Commission of Inquiry shall be held in public. Publication of report of Commission of Inquiry and right of appeal.