family violence is likely to be a significant issue and the inquiry must look into the causes and barriers that exist. The Inquiry may also expose existing institutional capacities and opportunities in village governance and social organisation that could properly be utilized to combat family violence itself or educate against it. Responsibility for implementing the inquiry recommendations is likely to be spread among the Government, village councils and the churches. All will be given the opportunity to present their views and evidence to the inquiry. It is hoped that the national inquiry will reveal the full dimensions of the situation in terms of the severity and extent of our family violence problem, human rights law and provide a human rights analysis and human rights recommendations. No issue will be ignored by the Inquiry and submissions will be welcomed on all forms of family violence. The final report will, however, focus on women and girls and other priority issues that come to light. The public process of the inquiry will ensure that the issue itself becomes better known and that its dimensions are better understood. The media can raise the profile of little known and little understood issues. That in turn encourages greater political attention to the issue and promotes pressure for an adequate response and for changes in public policy and practice. 7. INQUIRY COMMISSIONERS Inquiry Commissioners are the internal drivers and external face of the Inquiry. They are ultimately responsible, on behalf of the NHRI, for the conduct of the Inquiry and for its report and recommendations. They collectively lead the whole inquiry team, with the chairperson of the inquiry individually leading the inquiry member. Each inquiry commissioner is a person with the required qualities:            14 Recognized integrity Political independence Existing expertise and experience in at least one area to be covered in the inquiry Commitment to the inquiry process The ability to allocate the necessary time and energy to the conduct of the inquiry and its completion on time and within budget The ability to work collaboratively in a team For the purposes of this inquiry, 3 external persons are selected as inquiry commissioners to assist the Ombudsman, who is the chairperson. We anticipate the agreement of a former Parliamentarian and two academics, all distinguished individuals with relevant experience and expertise, to serve on the Inquiry Commission. 14 Manual on Conducting a National Inquiry into Systemic Patterns of Human Rights Violation, APF & Raoul Wallenberg Institution of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sept 2012, See pages 35-36 9 National Public Inquiry Background Paper| Office of the Ombudsman