Part VII Human Rights and Equal Opportunities

Human rights

69DF1Investigations: terms of reference

1

A power under section 69A(1) or 69C(1) may be used in relation to an investigation only if the Commission has—

a

prepared terms of reference for the investigation in advance, and

b

sent a copy of the terms of reference to—

i

any person identified in them,

ii

a person responsible for any place of detention specified in them, and

iii

any other person whom the Commission thinks may be affected by the investigation.

2

Terms of reference must specify a period within which the investigation must be concluded.

3

Subsection (2) does not prevent the Commission from commencing (in accordance with this Part) a new investigation of matters arising out of, or incompletely considered in, an earlier investigation.