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| (a) Where in the course, or at the conclusion, of any inquiry before a Commission under this Act, the Commission is satisfied, having regard to the proceedings and upon consideration of the matters before it at such inquiry, that any person has not committed any offence which is the subject of such inquiry, the Commission shall make a finding that he is not guilty of such offence and shall acquit him. |
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| (b) Where, at the conclusion of any inquiry before a Commission under this Act, the Commission is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt, having regard to the proceedings and upon consideration of the matters before it at such inquiry, that any person has committed any offence which has been the subject of such inquiry, the Commission shall make a finding that he is guilty of such offence and shall sentence him to any punishment, other than death, to which he might have been sentenced if he had been tried and convicted by the Supreme Court: |
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