‘The Truth and Reconciliation Committee is a committee of the National Assembly and not of a specific member’ |08 February 2018

The Truth & Reconciliation Committee was set up under Article 104 of the Constitution, which provides the National Assembly with the powers to create Committees, which is one of the main mechanisms that the institution uses to foster good governance, transparency and accountability.

A large part of the work of the members of the National Assembly takes place in these very Committees that are constitutionally empowered, where policy issues are considered, the work and expenditure of the government is analysed and proposals for legislation examined and investigated.

The Committees are central to the oversight role of the institution and are mandated to carry out a given function and then report back to the House with recommendations and findings.

The Truth & Reconciliation Committee was unanimously approved by the National Assembly in November 2016.

Committees at the National Assembly comprises members from both political parties in the House for diversity in contribution and work.  

The Truth & Reconciliation Committee is no different as it comprises seven members namely, Hon. Wavel Ramkalawan as the chairperson, Hon. Charles De Commarmond as the vice-chairperson, Hon. François Adelaide, Hon. Nicholas Prea, Hon. Bernard Georges, Hon. Basil Hoareau and Hon. Simon Gill.

The National Assembly would like to inform the public that the Truth & Reconciliation Committee is working on the final draft of a proposed piece of legislation that will be presented as part of its report to the National Assembly. Following from this, should the National Assembly approve what is proposed it will be presented to the Executive for further action.  

As a mandated Select Committee, once the Truth & Reconciliation Committee has submitted its report, it will have fulfilled its task, will be dissolved and cease to exist.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit their personal contributions to this Committee and any Committee of the National Assembly as part of participating in democracy. This includes any questions or concerns any member of the public may have.                                                                             

Contributed by the National Assembly