Section 14, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2000

(1) Subject to this Act, the Commission shall, in the performance of its functionsunder this Act, not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority. (2) Each member of the Commission and member of staff of the Commission shall serve in his individual capacity, independent of any political party, government or other organisational interests, and shall avoid taking any action which could create an appearance of partiality or otherwise harm the credibility or integrity of the (3) No member of the Commission or member of staff of the Commission shall make private use of or profit from any confidential information gained as a result of his work in the Commission or divulge such information to any other person except in the course of his functions as a member or staff of the Commission and any contravention of this provision may result in dismissal from the Commission. (4) No member of the Commission or staff of the Commission shall be held liable for any acts carried out within the scope of his duties. (5) Any member or member of staff of the Commission who contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of misconduct and liable to be dismissed from the Commission. PART V - REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS