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Structure of the Report
1.7.
At an early stage of the Enquiry, the Commission determined that
the Terms of Reference required discussion and treatment in separate Chapters.
However, because of the inter-relationship and overlapping of themes inherent in
several of the Terms of Reference, it became obvious that the combination of
certain Terms of Reference in a single Chapter was more preferable and
appropriate. Nevertheless, a few of the Terms of Reference are dealt with in
separate Chapters.
1.8.
Generally, we have adopted a formulaic structure to the Chapters
namely:
(a)
An Introduction, consisting of brief statements indicating the
broad issues discussed in the Chapter.
(b)
A Review of the evidence relevant to the themes of the
Terms of Reference discussed in a narrative that eschews
editorialising while giving prominence to the actual
testimony of witnesses.
(c)
Our Findings on issues raised by the Terms of Reference
usually follow after a review of evidence. As a Commission
of Enquiry that received a large volume of evidence, we
have endeavoured to ensure that our Findings bear fidelity
to the evidence before us.
Footnotes and Cross-References
1.9.
Footnotes and cross-references are useful tools. They assist in
reducing or avoiding repetition in the text of a narrative. But they may also
cause disruption in the flow of reading. In this Report, we have decided against
using footnotes and have chosen to allow the narration of evidence space for