The number of cases registered during 2016 has increased to 958 in comparison to 832 cases that were registered during 2015. This indicates a 15% increase in the number of cases registered during the year 2016.
All the cases registered at the Commission are examined under an evaluation process to precede investigations. Based on the number of cases registered, 764 cases were decided to investigate during 2016 while it was 611 cases in 2015 respectively. Subsequently, if any cases lodged do not fall under the mandate of the Commission, such cases are referred to the respective public institution that has the relevant mandate. Likewise, 63 cases were referred to other institutions during 2016 while 47 cases were referred in 2015.
The Commission dismisses complaints that do not provide sufficient information to process an investigation. Similarly, 148 cases were dismissed in the year 2016 while 137 cases were dismissed in the year 2015.