Decisions of the
Whilst making decisions in its own capacity, the
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Commission shall aim for unanimity. The decisions
Commission
shall be based on the majority of the Commission
where unanimity cannot be achieved.
Responsibilities of
The responsibilities of the Commission are as
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follows;
the Commission
a.
When a person or an organisation or a
representative acting on their behalf files a
complaint alleging infringement of human rights or
aiding and abetting such an act or should the
Commission have reason to believe such an act was
committed or is being committed, the Commission
shall inquire into the matter; and the Commission
shall also investigate complaints filed by a person or
an organisation or a representative acting on their
behalf, alleging negligence in taking appropriate
measures, as per this Act, to check and prevent such
an infringement.
b.
When the Commission deems an infringement of
human rights was committed or is being committed
or should the Commission have reason to believe a
person or a party has abetted such an act, and should
the Commission deem negligence has occurred in
taking appropriate measures to check and prevent
such an infringement the Commission shall inquire
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