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58 ::(ii) whether or not that person is to be called as a witness in any inquiry, trial or other proceedings in connection with the case.

(2) The person mentioned in subsection (1)(d) is bound to state truly the facts and circumstances with which the person is acquainted concerning the case except that the person need not say anything that might expose the person to a criminal charge, penalty or forfeiture.

(3) A statement made by a person examined under subsection (1)(d) must—
 * (a) be reduced to writing;
 * (b) be read over to the person;
 * (c) if the person does not understand English, be interpreted to the person in a language that the person understands; and
 * (d) after correction (if necessary), be signed by the person.

(4) If any person fails to attend as required by an order under subsection (1)(c), the investigation officer may report such failure to a Magistrate who may then issue a warrant to secure the attendance of that person as required by the order.

(5) An investigation officer may, without payment, take possession or make copies of any document (or any part of it) furnished under subsection (1), for further investigation.

(6) Any person who—
 * (a) refuses to give access to, or assaults, obstructs, hinders or delays, an investigation officer in the discharge of the investigation officer’s duties under this Act;
 * (b) wilfully misstates or without lawful excuse refuses to give any information or produce any document required by an investigation officer under subsection (1); or