More on hearing of Iacobucci Inquiry April 17

Notice of Hearing As previously advised, a hearing will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the Bytown Lounge, 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, to receive submissions from those granted an opportunity to participate in the Inquiry concerning the procedures and methods to be followed in the conduct of the Inquiry. Please note that the hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. EDT, rather than 10:00 a.m. as previously advised. Participants who wish to make oral submissions at the hearing must submit an outline of their submissions in writing to the Inquiry, by e-mail to inquiry.admin@bellnet.ca, no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. All outlines of submissions will be posted promptly on the Inquiry’s website, www.iacobucciinquiry.ca. Participants that wish to respond in writing to other participants’ outlines may do so, by e-mail to inquiry.admin@bellnet.ca, no later than 12:00 noon EDT on Monday, April 16, 2007. The Commissioner requests that, to the maximum extent possible, participants collaborate with other participants and make their written and oral submissions jointly, so as to facilitate the efficient conduct of the hearing. The Commissioner will issue a directive allocating time for oral submissions to each participant that has made written submissions. Submissions are requested concerning the following questions arising from the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference. 1. What is the meaning of the phrase “any mistreatment” as it appears in paragraph (a)(iii) of the Terms of Reference? 2. Is it necessary, in order for the Commissioner to determine the matters that paragraph (a) of the Terms of Reference mandate him to determine, for him to decide whether, and the extent to which, Mr. Almalki, Mr. Elmaati and Mr. Nureddin were tortured in Syria and Egypt? 3. What does paragraph (d) of the Terms of Reference mean in requiring the Commissioner, subject to paragraph (e), to take all steps necessary to ensure that the Inquiry is conducted in private? In particular, who should be entitled to attend any hearing conducted in private? 4. If the Commissioner decides that some participants are not entitled to attend a hearing conducted in private, what if any steps should he take to ensure that those participants can participate appropriately in the Inquiry’s process? PO Box / CP 1208, Station B / Succursale B
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5. What considerations should the Commissioner take into account in determining, in accordance with paragraph (e) of the Terms of Reference, whether he is satisfied that it is essential to ensure the effective conduct of the Inquiry that specific portions of the Inquiry be conducted in public? Submissions are also requested concerning any aspects of the Inquiry’s Draft General Rules of Procedure and Practice that may be of concern to participants. The Draft General Rules are posted on the Inquiry’s website, www.iacobucciinquiry.caMarch 27, 2007