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Commission, the Inter Religious Council of Uganda and the Council of Older Persons shall
each nominate two candidates within thirty days from the date of the public notice.
(4) The notice and invitation under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall specify the particulars of
the person that should be sent to the Commission.
(5) The Committee shall publish the names of the persons nominated under paragraphs
(1), (2) and (3) and shall invite the public to make comments about their suitability as
members of the Commission within thirty days.
(6) The Selection Committee shall group the persons nominated into the categories
specified under section 5.
(7) After considering the comments in paragraph (5), the Selection Committee shall
within fifteen days recommend to the President one person to represent each of the
institutions specified in section 5 and paragraph (3) of this Schedule.
(8) For the purposes of carrying out its responsibility, the Selection Committee may
before inviting nominations under this Act, conduct a nationwide sensitization process
across all regions of Uganda to inform the public about the functions and purposes of
the Commission.
(9) The public may also nominate candidates during the nationwide sensitisation and the
selection committee shall consider the persons nominated.
SCHEDULE 4
Section 28
GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN CONDUCTING HEARINGS BY THE COMMISSION.
(1) When dealing with alleged victims and perpetrators, the Commission or a committee
of the Commission shall be guided by the following principles:
(a) All alleged victims and perpetrators shall be treated with compassion and
respect for their dignity;
(b) All alleged victims and perpetrators shall be treated equally, without regard to
race, ethnicity, religion, language, sexuality, gender, social group, ability, nationality or
age;
(c) Procedures dealing with alleged victims and perpetrators shall be expeditious
and fair.
(d) Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimise inconvenience to alleged
victims, perpetrators and witnesses and, when necessary, to protect their privacy and
safety and that of their families.
(e) The commission shall take sufficient measures to allow victims to communicate
in the language of their choice and where necessary, an interpreter will be provided by
the commission.
(2) The Commission may apply the United Nations Basic Principles and Guidelines on the
Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human
Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law of 2006.
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