(b) Unhindered access to all places and establishments, and freedom to meet and
interview representatives of national, local and military authorities, community
leaders, NGOs and other institutions, and any such person whose testimony is
considered necessary for the fulfilment of the mandate;
(c) Unhindered access for individuals and organizations wishing to meet the
commission/mission;
(d) Free access to all sources of information, including documentary material and
physical evidence;
(e) Appropriate security arrangements for the staff and documents of the
commission/mission;
(f) Protection of victims and witnesses and all those who come into contact with
the commission/mission, and an undertaking that no such person shall, as
a result of such contact, suffer harassment, threats, acts of intimidation, illtreatment or reprisals;
(g) Privileges, immunities and facilities necessary for the independent conduct
of the inquiry. In particular, commissioners/experts shall enjoy the privileges
and immunities accorded to experts on missions under article VI of the 1946
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, and officials
of the United Nations shall enjoy the privileges and immunities of officials
under articles V and VII of the Convention.
7. Reporting obligations: To whom (e.g., Human Rights Council, Security Council,
Secretary-General) and the date by which the commission/mission shall submit its
final report, including recommendations, and any interim report it may be mandated
to produce. In keeping with their objectives, reports of commissions/missions are
expected to be public.
8. Cooperation: The enjoyment by the commission/mission of the full cooperation of
all Member States of the United Nations (or relevant intergovernmental or regional
organizations), United Nations departments or agencies (e.g., United Nations
country team or peacekeeping missions), and the entitlement to seek the cooperation
of international institutions and other relevant actors. Especially in countries where
OHCHR does not have a field presence, the support of United Nations entities
in the country will be needed to organize meetings with key actors, engage with
stakeholders and for future follow-up, including protecting victims, witnesses and
other sources.
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