And any Commission member who betrays that trust risks being fined or imprisoned.

This message was delivered yesterday by Commission chairman Canon James Francis.

It followed The Royal Gazette article on a complaint by a pregnant woman against Opposition MP Dr. Ewart Brown.

The Commission ruled the Warwick West MP "discriminated'' against Mrs. Susan Pearman when he fired her from his health clinic.

In a secret settlement, Dr. Brown paid his ex-employee $6,800.

The Human Rights Commission called a Press conference over yesterday's Royal Gazette story.

Canon Francis said he was surprised by the article. And he added: "That article goes on to reveal many of the details in the final decision paper but, even more damaging, it also revealed the terms of settlement as contained in the memorandum of agreement.'' Dr. Brown and Mrs. Pearman had agreed not to disclose details of the settlement, stressed Canon Francis.

He also pointed out penalties facing any Commission member who leaked information. They faced a fine of up to $500, or a maximum six-month jail term. Alternatively, they could be hit with both.

Said Canon Francis: "In conclusion I am more than convinced that no member of the Commission or its staff leaked, released or inadvertently passed this information to the Press.'' Asked who was thought to have leaked the report, he replied: "I have no idea.'' Canon Francis admitted "questions'' had been asked among Commission members over the report. But he was happy none of his members were guilty of a leak.