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(g)
Whether the same matter is being, or has been, examined under another
procedure of international investigation or settlement.
2.
When requesting clarification or information, the Secretary-General shall indicate an
appropriate time limit to the complainant of the complaint with a view to avoiding undue
delays in the procedure under article 22 of the Convention. Such time limit may be
extended in appropriate circumstances.
3.
The Committee may approve a questionnaire for the purpose of requesting the
above-mentioned information from the complainant.
4.
The request for clarification referred to in paragraph 1 (c)-(g) of the present rule
shall not preclude the inclusion of the complaint in the list provided for in rule 104,
paragraph 3.
5.
The Secretary-General shall instruct the complainant on the procedure that will be
followed and inform him/her that the text of the complaint shall be transmitted
confidentially to the State party concerned in accordance with article 22, paragraph 3, of the
Convention.
Rule 106
Summary of the information
For each registered complaint the Secretary-General shall prepare and circulate to
the members of the Committee a summary of the relevant information obtained.
Rule 107
Meetings and hearings
1.
Meetings of the Committee or its subsidiary bodies during which complaints under
article 22 of the Convention will be examined shall be closed.
2.
Meetings during which the Committee may consider general issues, such as
procedures for the application of article 22 of the Convention, may be public if the
Committee so decides.
Rule 108
Issue of communiqués concerning closed meetings
The Committee may issue communiqués, through the Secretary-General, for the use
of the information media and the general public regarding the activities of the Committee
under article 22 of the Convention.
Rule 109
Obligatory non-participation or non-presence of a member
in the examination of a complaint
1.
A member shall not take part in the examination of a complaint by the Committee or
its subsidiary body if he/she:
(a)
present; or
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