Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995)

Chapter 5 : Reparation and Rehabilitation of Victims

25. Powers, duties and functions of Committee

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(1)In addition to the powers, duties and functions in this Act and for the purpose of achieving the Commission's objectives referred to in section 3(1)(c) and (d)
(a)the Committee shall—
(i)consider matters referred to it by—
(aa)the Commission in terms of section 5(e);
(bb)the Committee on Human Rights Violations in terms of section 15(1); and
(cc)the Committee on Amnesty in terms of section 22(1);
(ii)gather the evidence referred to in section 4(b);
(b)the Committee may—
(i)make recommendations which may include urgent interim measures as contemplated in section 4(f)(ii), as to appropriate measures of reparation to victims;
(ii)make recommendations referred to in section 4(h);
(iii)prepare and submit to the Commission interim reports in connection with its activities;
(iv)may exercise the powers referred to in section 5(l) and (m) and Chapters 6 and 7.

 

(2)The Committee shall submit to the Commission a final comprehensive report on its activities, findings and recommendations.

 

[Date of commencement of section 25: 10 April 1996]