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ased on factual and objective information and evidence collected or received by it ;
(k) to make recommendations to the President regarding -
(i) the measures to take in making reparation to victims of gross human rights
violations or abuses;
(i) the rehabilitation of perpetrators taking into account their needs for psychosocial
or other rehabilitative services;
(ii) the creation of institutions conducive to a stable and fair society and the
institutional, administrative and legislative measures which may be taken or introduced
in order to prevent the commission of gross violations or abuses of human rights;
(l) to perform any other function related to or consequential to the functions
under this Act or conferred by Parliament.
(2) The Commission shall, to the greatest extent possible, and consistent with this Act,
consult and co-operate with departments, branches and agencies of the Government
having duties, aims or objectives related to those of the Commission.
(3) In the performance of its functions, the Commission may seek the assistance of
traditional, cultural or religious leaders to facilitate the public sessions held by the
Commission or to assist in the reconciliation programmes of the Commission.
12. Jurisdiction of the Commission
(1) The Commission shall investigate, determine and make recommendations on all
matters involving gross violations or abuses of human rights within its functions and to
which this Act applies.
(2) The Commission shall not investigate or deal with —
(a) any matter which is pending before a court or judicial tribunal or is under
investigation by another public institution unless the court or other institution adjourns
its proceedings in order for investigations or proceedings to take place under this Act;
(b) a matter involving the relations or dealings between the Government of Uganda
and the government of any foreign state or international organization;
(c) a matter relating to the exercise of the prerogative of mercy under article 121
of the Constitution;
(3) For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission shall not hear or determine any matter
before the International Crimes Division of the High Court.
13. Powers of the Commission.
(1) In the performance of its functions under this Act, the Commission has the powers
of a court to—
(a) require the attendance before the Commission of any person, including a
person who has been pardoned, convicted, acquitted or granted amnesty ;
(b) require the production of any books, papers or documents;
(c) inspect any books, papers, materials or documents produced
before the commission or otherwise and—
(i) retain the books, papers, materials, or documents for a reasonable period as
the Commission shall determine; or
(ii) make copies of any of them, or their contents;
(d) require any person to take or subscribe to an oath or affirmation to speak
truthfully to the Commission and to respond to all questions put by members of the
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