Protection of persons making complaint

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, where a person makes a complaint to the Commission pursuant to section 34 of this Act, (a) in good faith; (b) reasonably believing that the complaint made and any allegations contained in it, are substantially true, and in the circumstances it is reasonable for him or her to make the complaint, he or she shall not be liable to any Prevention of Corruption 37 form of reprisal or any suit whether civil or criminal. (2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not apply where it is shown that the complaint is frivolous or vexatious.