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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL TRUTH COMMISSION ON ETHNIC VIOLENCE<br />

(1981 - 1984), 2002<br />

CATEGORY<br />

OF REC<br />

INVESTIGATIONS<br />

Special Investigative<br />

Unit<br />

RECOMMENDATION<br />

(AS STATED IN REPORT)<br />

An Investigation Division <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers with police powers functioning entirely under the<br />

direction <strong>of</strong> the Human Rights Commission to apprehend and prosecute persons holding<br />

public <strong>of</strong>fice acting in violation <strong>of</strong> fundamental rights with particular reference to ethnic<br />

related discrimination be established with adequate legal powers. 271<br />

The Human Rights Commission, in all cases on its own or upon complaints <strong>of</strong> unsatisfactory<br />

investigations by Police relating to ethnic violations or issues must take over and conduct<br />

investigations through its Investigations Division and ensure appropriate action. 272<br />

271.<br />

Commission Report, 2002, p.93 – 288(9).<br />

272.<br />

Commission Report, 2002, p.94 – 288(10).<br />

164

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