South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No. 40 of 2013)

Notices

South African Human Rights Commission Complaints Handling Procedures

Chapter 7 : Conducting of Hearings

21. Panel which presides over hearings

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(1)A Panel representing the Commission, must preside over hearings.

 

(2)The Panel must consist of the following persons—
(a)the Chairperson or any Commissioner designated by him or her, who must be designated as the  Chairperson of the Panel;
(b)at least one additional Commissioner; and
(c)at least one natural person appointed by the Commission, which may include any member of staff of the Commission.

 

(3)Any Provincial Manager or any member of staff who has been a party to any process of assessing, making a determination or taking a decision regarding the complaint, may not be appointed as contemplated in subarticle (2)(c).