(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. 68 COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY AND FACT-FINDING MISSIONS ON INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW

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