Mandate
 

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The scope of the Commission's mandate is set by Order-in-Council #403/2007 (118Kb PDF) and it is:

• To inquire into the conduct of the police investigations surrounding the death of Crystal Taman on February 25, 2005.
   
• To inquire into whether all aspects of the prosecution of Derek Harvey-Zenk, including the Crown’s position on sentence, were conducted in accordance with the professional and ethical standards expected of lawyers and agents of the Attorney General.
   
• To inquire into whether the services provided to the family of Crystal Taman were sufficient having regard to the requirements of The Victims’ Bill of Rights.
   
• To give advice on whether findings on any of the above matters gives rise to a need for further study, review or investigation and, if so, by whom.