VII - March 12th movement for clean politics The Commission promoted the criteria for selecting political representatives set out in the March 12th Declaration, which was formulated by Civil Society, in the public awareness programmes of the Human Rights Commission. VIII - Complaint handling The Commission established a special unit to expedite parliamentary election related complaints. 10 complaints were filed of which 2 cases were against the Elections Commissioner. The two complaints against the election Commissioner were on the privileges of former President and the entitlements of a parliamentary candidate. The above case referring to the former President was deferred as the same issue was pending before the Supreme Court. Another two cases were against media agencies. One was referred to the Elections Commissioner as it was against a private media and the other matter was settled. Four cases related to transfers and recruitments to government institutions during the time of elections. Two cases were regarding the arrest of a trade union activist from the government health sector who was contesting the parliamentary election. He was alleged to have pasted posters in official premises. IX. Special unit for General Election The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka decided to set up a special unit to prevent election related fundamental rights violations during voting. TheSecretariat consisted of a Commissioner, the Secretary and a few senior officers of the Commission. This special body functioned till 4.00 p.m. on the Election Day, 17th August 2015. 34