2.0 Which law regulates the NPRC? Commissions that seek to address past human rights wrongs and abuses like the NPRC are established through various means; as a result of peace agreements; an order by the Head of State such as a President or Prime Minister – called executive decrees; and through laws made by parliaments. 2.1 The NPRC and the Constitution The NPRC is established by the constitution of Zimbabwe under Chapter 12 independent Commissions. 2.2 The NPRC Law Parliament of Zimbabwe is currently debating a law known as the NPRC Bill (a Bill is a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for debate, possible amendment and adoption) to enable the NPRC to carry its work. Why is there a need for a law? Hasn't the Constitution already established the NPRC? A law is needed because the Constitution has generally stated what the purpose of the NPRC is, but it has not specically outlined the operational matters of how it will dispense its mandate. This is the gap which the law will ll. What is the relationship between the constitution and the NPRC law (currently a bill)? The Constitution is the highest law in Zimbabwe. Any piece of law made by Parliament of Zimbabwe that contradicts the Constitution is invalid. This means that the NPRC Bill should not be in contradiction to the Constitution. It further means that the NPRC Bill cannot take away what the Constitution gives. Neither can it propose something that overthrows the Constitution. 11