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on the points provided in the briefing and on those made by

the state concerned in its statement before CHR. The whole process is confidential although the Chairman of the

Commission does announce following each session the names of

the states on which decisions have been taken.

4.

SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS

The

Special Rapporteurs are authorised by Commission resolutions which direct the Chairman to appoint an individual of

international standing after consultation with the bureau.

Mandated to study or investigate human rights abuses within a

state, Rapporteurs carry out fact finding exercises on the human rights situation and make broad recommendations. Rapporteurs' reports and recommendations are considered by the Commission under the agenda item on violations. Delegations

can refer to one or all of the situations studied, address the

specific allegations contained in the reports, or raise additional complaints. When the Commission believes it necessary to continue monitoring a state, it can renew the Rapporteur's mandate, authorizing further inquiry missions and public reports. The appointment of a Special Rapporteur represents the most stringent action CHR can take against a given country.

5.

ADVISORY SERVICES

The Commission can request the Secretary-General to provide expert consultants for specific countries as part of its technical assistance programme. A Commission resolution requests the Secretary-General to provide advisory services and other appropriate assistance, and invites states,

specialised agencies and other UN organs and NGOs to lend