GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7382

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Attorney-General has constituted a Taskforce on Review of the laws relating to the exercise of the Power of Mercy under Article 133 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, consisting of the following— Principal Administrative Secretary and Assistant Secretary to Cabinet— (Chairperson); Members: (a) a representative of the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee; (b) a representative of the Kenya Prisons Service; (c) a representative of the Director of Medical services; (d) a representative of the probation and aftercare service; (e) a representative of the Office of the Attorney-General and Department of Justice; and (f) a representative the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights; (g) a representative the National Crime Research Centre; (h) a representative the Kenya Police Service; (i) a representative the Director of Public Prosecution; (j) a representative of the Executive Office of the President; (k) a representative the Victim Protection Board; and (1) a representative of the Kenya Law Reform. / . Terms of reference of the Taskforce: The terms of reference of the Taskforce are to— (a) identify all the laws relevant in the implementation of the power of mercy under Article 133 of the Constitution; (b) reviewing the legislative framework relating to exercise of the power of mercy in Kenya; (c) recommending comprehensive amendments to existing legislation to give full effect to Article 133 of the Constitution; (d) conduct research; (e) sensitize stakeholders and the public on the power of mercy; (f) receive and consider views from members of the public and oral or written submissions from relevant stakeholders; (g) prepare quarterly progress reports and submit to the Attorney General; (h) develop a prioritized implementation matrix clearly stating the immediate, medium and long-term proposals; and (i) undertake any other activities required for the effective discharge of its mandate. 2. Mode of operation: In the performance of its mandate, the Taskforce— (a) may co-opt any relevant person to the Taskforce to assist in the effective discharge of its mandate; and (b) shall regulate its own procedure. 3. Reporting: The Task Force shall report to the Attorney-General. 4. Duration: The term of office of the Taskforce shall be a period of one (1) year with effect from the date of publication this Notice. 25th September, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3761 5. Secretariat: The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee offices. Submissions from the public can be addressed to: Joint Secretaries Taskforce on Review of the Power of Mercy Power of Mercy Advisory Committee P.O Box 79960-00200 Nairobi. E-mail to: powerofmercyreview@powerofmercy.go.ke Dated the 22nd September, 2020. P. KIHARA KARIUKI, Attorney-General.