8.0 How do I approach the NPRC?
For the NPRC to successfully achieve its task, it has to reach out to
victims, and perpetrators including witnesses. This will assist to give a
broad picture of the source and nature of the conict. The NPRC
must give equal voice to victims, survivors, and perpetrators. It may
not be impossible to collect statements from everyone. Still, the
NPRC must reach out as many people as possible.
8.1 NPRC Ofces
The regulations allow the NPRC secretariat to choose their own
ofces. The location of the NPRC is very signicant. To date the NPRC
has not secured ofce space. It is important that the ofces of the
NPRC be accessible to the public including people with disabilities.
The ofces must also be friendly. It must not be a place that frightens
people from giving their testimonies.
For instance, during the NPRC Bill public hearings in Bindura, victims
complained that the Parliament was carrying out public hearings in
a place that used to be a torture camp. Whatever location the
Commission chooses, it must make sure that it is friendly especially to
the victims. The location must encourage maximum participation.
8.2 Victims
The Constitution is silent on how victims should approach the NPRC.
This also does not seem to be addressed in the NPRC Bill currently
being debated. The procedure for lodging of complaints to the
NPRC can then be determined by the Commissioners in the
regulations. As soon as the procedure is available, the guide will be
updated to make that information accessible.
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