
Even while the registered petition is still being deliberated, the Commission
may, either ex officio or upon request by the victim or petitioner,
recommend the following actions to the respondent or the head of any related
entity, after confirming that a violation of human rights (subject to the
investigation) is in progress, and that it is likely to cause irreparable damage
if no countermeasures are taken:
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Provision of medical
services, meals or clothing;
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Participation in
on-site inspection and evaluation of any relevant venue, facility, materials, or
any verification and evaluation conducted by other
entities;
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Change of detention
or accommodation places of inmates or detainees;
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Cessation of acts
that violate human rights;
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Displacement of any
public official who was deemed to have inflicted violations of human rights from
his/her present position; and
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Other necessary
measures for the protection and safety of the life or the body of the
victim
Moreover, the Commission itself, when it deems necessary, may take action for
the protection of the life, body and reputation of the subject/s, obtain
evidence, or prevent the destruction of evidence. Or, the Commission may also
recommend the relevant people and the head of the relevant institution to take
such actions. Anybody who interferes with such actions as taken by the
Commission shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a
fine not exceeding 5 million won, as stipulated by the National Human Rights
Commission Act.