EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT OF THE PUBLIC INQUIRY (PI) Responding to several memoranda, the Commission began a Public Inquiry in October into allegations of infringements of human rights by the authorities prior to and during the Bersih 2.0 assembly on July 9, in support of demands toward reforms for clean and fair elections. The Panel of Inquiry comprises Prof Datuk Dr Khaw Lake Tee (Chairperson), Prof Dato’ Dr Mahmood Zuhdi Hj Ab Majid and Mr Detta Samen. As at 31 December, seven sittings had been held and 16 witnesses had testified before the Panel of Inquiry, which also conducted site visits to Tung Shin Hospital and Jalan Travers in Kuala Lumpur. The Public Inquiry is scheduled to be concluded in 2012. REPORT OF THE NATIONAL INQUIRY COMMITTEE (NI) Persistent complaints by IPs about infringements of their right to native customary land have necessitated a comprehensive examination of the root causes. As such, the Commission is conducting its first NI into the land rights of IPs. Critical issues are expected to be raised, and will be reviewed against international human rights standards and commitments aimed at restoring IPs’ right to land. The NI Committee is engaging the Federal and State Governments, indigenous communities, the private sector, academicians and civil society groups in the nationwide search for information and answers. The process has involved introductory briefing sessions for key groups, public consultations with stakeholders and acceptance of written submissions. Public hearings will follow in January 2012. To support the process, the Commission has appointed researchers to undertake in-depth research into land conflicts, laws and policies affecting indigenous land and the extent to which these comply with international human rights standards, among other aspects. GIS mapping of claimed indigenous boundaries/territories will also be conducted for key cases. The NI Committee is due to complete its Report in 2012. 11