Section 8Part 0 —
Powers and duties of Commission
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In the performance of its functions, the Commission may —
review and consider any proposals for the reform of the law which may be referred to it by any person or authority;
prepare and submit to the Attorney-General, from time to time, a programme for the study and examination of any branch of the law with a view to making recommendations for its improvement, modernisation and reform;
initiate and carry out, or direct the initiation and carrying out of, studies and research necessary for the improvement and modernisation of the law;
undertake, pursuant to any such recommendation approved by the Attorney-General, the formulation and preparation of drafts in the form of Bills or other instruments for consideration by the Cabinet and the Legislative Assembly;
provide, at the instance of Government departments and other authorities concerned, advice, information and proposals for reform or amendment of any branch of the law; and
with the approval of the Attorney-General, appoint or empanel committees, whether from among members of the Commission or from among persons outside the Commission or both, to study and make recommendations to the Commission on any aspect of the law referred to it by the Commission.