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4. Panel of Legal Advisors

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Minister shall appoint a Panel of Legal

Advisors (hereinafter referred to as the “Panel”) comprising not more than ten persons, who have gained eminence in the field of Law, for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the exercise, performance and discharge of powers, duties and functions under this Act.

(2)

Three or more members of the Panel shall be nominated by the Minster to attend the hearings of the Commission and assist in the progress of the appeal proceedings and investigations if any, before such Commission.